Exam II Church Architecture

Question 1

Generally, a passageway flanking a central area. In a basilica or cathedral, aisles flank
the nave.

Answer 1

Aisles

Question 2

The semicircular, protruding niche at one or both ends of the nave of a Roman basilica. In
basilica-based church architecture

Answer 2

Apse

Question 3

in architecture, an open central court originally of a Roman house and later of a
Christian-basilica.

Answer 3

Atrium

Question 4

The topmost part of a wall, extending above flanking elements such as aisles, and
set with windows to admit light.

Answer 4

Clerestory

Question 5

In early Christian architecture, the porch or vestibule serving as an entryway to a
church

Answer 5

Narthex

Question 6

In an ancient Roman basilica, the taller central space flanked by aisles. In a cruciform
church, the long space flanked by aisles and leading from the entrance to the transept.

Answer 6

Nave

Question 7

The arm of a cruciform church perpendicular to the nave. Often marks the beginning of the apse

Answer 7

Transept