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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the Roman high road from the south?
(a) Vereda.
(b) Angaria.
(c) Via Appia.
(d) Currus.

2. What was the meaning of Santa Maria del Fiore?
(a) Our Lady of the Flower.
(b) Our Lady of Means.
(c) Our Lady of Poverty.
(d) Our Lady of Justice.

3. What tool was used to cleave stone from the hill at Cava di Trassinaia?
(a) Axe.
(b) Pick.
(c) Chisel.
(d) Saw.

4. Where was the dome designing contest being held?
(a) Florence, Italy.
(b) Milan, Italy.
(c) Venice, Italy.
(d) Rome, Italy.

5. How long did those participating in the dome designing contest have to complete their proposals?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 6 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did the sandstone beams used at Santa Maria del Fiore weigh?

2. What was the Santa Maria Del Fiore being built to replace?

3. What Roman ruins were built with the forced labor of early Christians?

4. In what year did Filippo become a master goldsmith?

5. What were the most obvious problems in building the dome at Santa Maria del Fiore?

(see the answer key)

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