IDES HISTORY 2 Early Christian

What concept best describes Early Christian architecture

Building form adapted from Roman public buildings

Early Christians adapts the Roman temple to suit Christian ceremonies

False

The richness of the interior contrasts with the plain exterior of an Early Christian building

true

The primary purpose of Early Christian churches is to glorify God

True

Interiors of Early christian churches were

Richly decorated with paintings and mosaics to glorify God

What is not a typical Early Christian building type

Theatre

The plan used for an Early Christian church, having a center aisle and two side aisles is known as a

Basillica

The most common piece of furniture during the Middle Ages was the

Chest

The center aisle of an Early Christian church is called the

Nave

Early Christian furniture evolves from Roman types and forms

true