Question

match each term...
match each term to the appropriate sentence. two terms are not used.

1 basilica
2 narthex
3 nave
4 atrium
5 clerestory
6 aisles
7 transept
8 icons

match each of the options above to the items below:

the ______ is the upward extension of the central hall that served to admit light.

a common structure in roman architecture was the multipurpose meeting hall called a ______.

the open center space of a meeting place, later adopted into the design of churches, is called the ______.

an extended, lengthwise section set perpendicular to the center space is called a ______.

the ______ served as an entry porch directly in front of a church or meeting hall.

surrounding the open center space are ______, which can buttress the main structure.

Explanation:

Identify the architectural terms

Using the Architectural Terminology knowledge point, we analyze the definitions of early Christian and Roman basilica architectural components:

• basilica: A multipurpose Roman public building, later adapted as a Christian church.
• narthex: An entry porch or vestibule preceding the nave.
• nave: The central open space of a basilica or church.
• atrium: An open courtyard in front of the entrance.
• clerestory: The elevated upper level of a wall containing windows to let in light.
• aisles: Lateral passageways flanking the central nave.
• transept: A transverse section perpendicular to the main nave.
• icons: Sacred images used in religious devotion (not a structural architectural element).

Match the first three sentences

• Sentence 1: "The ________ is the upward extension of the central hall that served to admit light."
• This refers to the windowed upper wall area: clerestory.
• Sentence 2: "A common structure in Roman architecture was the multipurpose meeting hall called a ________."
• This refers to the civic building type: basilica.
• Sentence 3: "The open center space of a meeting place, later adopted into the design of churches, is called the ________."
• This refers to the central hall: nave.

Match the remaining three sentences

• Sentence 4: "An extended, lengthwise section set perpendicular to the center space is called a ________."
• This refers to the perpendicular wing: transept.
• Sentence 5: "The ________ served as an entry porch directly in front of a church or meeting hall."
• This refers to the vestibule: narthex.
• Sentence 6: "Surrounding the open center space are ________, which can buttress the main structure."
• This refers to the flanking side spaces: aisles.

Answer:

Question 1

The <blank>clerestory</blank> is the upward extension of the central hall that served to admit light.

Question 2

A common structure in Roman architecture was the multipurpose meeting hall called a <blank>basilica</blank>.

Question 3

The open center space of a meeting place, later adopted into the design of churches, is called the <blank>nave</blank>.

Question 4

An extended, lengthwise section set perpendicular to the center space is called a <blank>transept</blank>.

Question 5

The <blank>narthex</blank> served as an entry porch directly in front of a church or meeting hall.

Question 6

Surrounding the open center space are <blank>aisles</blank>, which can buttress the main structure.