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Who is St. Augustine?
A Christian theologian and philosopher from the 4th century.
What is the significance of St. Alban?
St. Alban is considered the first British martyr.
What is a martyrdom?
The suffering of death because of adherence to a cause, particularly in a religious context.
Which Christian denominations recognize St. Augustine as a saint?
Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism, and some Protestant denominations.
What type of architecture is commonly found in cathedrals?
Gothic architecture.
What is the purpose of stained glass windows in cathedrals?
To depict biblical stories and enhance the beauty of the interior.
True or False: St. Augustine was the Bishop of Hippo.
True.
Fill in the blank: The layout of a typical church is often in the shape of a ______.
cross.
Who commissioned the construction of the Cathedral of St. Alban?
The Bishop of St. Albans.
What is the main feature of Gothic cathedrals?
Pointed arches.
Which city is known for the St. Alban Cathedral?
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
What does the term ‘nave’ refer to in church architecture?
The central part of a church building.
True or False: St. Augustine wrote ‘Confessions’.
True.
What is the role of a cathedral?
To serve as a principal church of a diocese and the seat of a bishop.
Fill in the blank: Stained glass windows are typically made from ______ and are colored with metallic oxides.
glass.
What is a ‘clerestory’ in a church?
An upper level of windows to allow light into the nave.
What historical event is associated with St. Alban’s martyrdom?
His execution for protecting a Christian priest.
Which artistic style is most associated with cathedrals built during the Middle Ages?
Gothic style.
What are the two main types of Christian denominations?
Catholic and Protestant.
What is the function of the altar in a church?
It is used for the celebration of the Eucharist.
True or False: St. Augustine is known for his teachings on free will.
True.
What is the term for the front part of a church where the congregation sits?
Chancel.
What does the term ‘apse’ refer to in a church?
A semicircular recess at the end of the church.
What is the significance of St. Augustine’s ‘City of God’?
It is a foundational text for Western Christian theology.
Fill in the blank: The main entrance of a cathedral is called the ______.
west front.
What is the significance of the Canterbury Cathedral in relation to St. Augustine?
St. Augustine was instrumental in establishing Christianity in England, and Canterbury is where he became the first Archbishop.
What is a ‘transept’ in a cathedral?
The arms of the cross-shaped layout of a church.
Which stained glass window technique involves painting on glass?
Glass painting.
True or False: The Cathedral of St. Alban is the oldest site of continuous worship in England.
True.
What is the primary purpose of a bell tower in a cathedral?
To house the bells used for calling worshippers.
What is the ‘sacristy’ in a church?
A room for storing sacred vessels and vestments.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the central gathering area for the congregation in a church.
nave.
What is the term for the decorative stonework that supports the roof of a cathedral?
Flying buttress.
True or False: St. Alban’s Cathedral features a unique wooden ceiling.
True.
What was St. Augustine’s primary theological contribution?
The development of original sin and the concept of grace.
