Pope Joan | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Grubenhaus - This is the house of the Canon of Ingleheim.

Lateran Palace - This is the papal residence in Rome.

Dorstadt - This is Joan's first school, outside of her home, where she and her brother John attend the bishops schola.

Villaris - This is the estate of Count Gerold.

Cella - Another name for a chapel.

Reredos - A screen behind the open back of a church altar.

St. Peter's Basilica - The Roman cathedral built in the honor of St. Peter, apostle of Jesus.

Frankland - The territory dominated by...
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