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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Italian word for the building trade workers?

2. What was the wooden chain at Santa Maria del Fiore made of?

3. How many architectural commissions did Filippo receive in 1419?

4. How many stone masons worked at Cava di Trassinaia after the work sheds were erected?

5. When was the foundation for the Santa Maria del Fiore laid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was considered the grandest building project in Florence in the 1400s?

2. What was a rota magna?

3. How did Filippo develop his interest in solving mechanical problems?

4. What was construction like on the hoist for the Santa Maria del Fiore?

5. What was the work schedule like of the laborers at Santa Maria del Fiore?

6. Discuss the construction of the sandstone chain that was used at the Santa Maria del Fiore.

7. How did stonemasons learn their trade?

8. What projects did Lorenzo create during his career?

9. What type of city was Florence in the 1400s?

10. What job was Filippo contracted to do in May 1417?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Black Plague haunted Florence for years after its first appearance in the city. Discuss the impact that the Black Death had on Florence and the construction of the Santa Maria Del Fiore.

Essay Topic 2

Filippo was betrayed by several people he worked with throughout his career. Discuss betrayals that Filippo experienced in his life and how they affected his personal life and his career.

Essay Topic 3

In 1429 cracks were discovered in the side walls of the nave at Santa Maria del Fiore. Discuss the impact of this discovery upon the work at Santa Maria del Fiore and whether the cracks had both positive and negative impacts upon the construction of the cathedral.

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