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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. Why did most architects from the middle ages remain anonymous?

2. At what pier in Santa Maria del Fiore did the steps begin?

3. What were the ties made of that were used to stabilize the walls in the Santa Maria del Fiore?

4. When were Filippo's remains exhumed?

5. When was the first stone of the lantern at Santa Maria del Fiore consecrated?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the war against Lucca impact the progress of construction at Santa Maria del Fiore?

2. Why were bricks carefully regulated in Florence?

3. How did the Opera reduce the cost of importing bianchi marmi into Florence?

4. How was marble extracted at Carrara?

5. What tributes were made to Filippo after his death?

6. Discuss the fresco that decorated the interior of the vault at Santa Maria del Fiore.

7. Which of the capomaestros was known as the most influential sculptor of his time?

8. Discuss the stairwells at Santa Maria del Fiore.

9. In what order did the capomaestros die?

10. Why was the consecration of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore so important to Filippo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Filippo died in 1446. Discuss Filippo's death and how it impacted those who knew him.

Essay Topic 2

Filippo Brunelleschi created a hoist to use in the construction at Santa Maria del Fiore. Discuss why Filippo created a hoist and whether he was accustomed to solving problems with new inventions.

Essay Topic 3

Workers in the building trade in Italy during the 15th century had difficult lives filled with poverty and hard work. Compare how workers were typically treated in the building trade and how Flippo treated his workers.

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