Early Medieval Art I

Of what materials were Viking helmets made?

tight-fitting leather or metal

The Stave Church in Borgund, Norway is an example of _________________.

timber architecture

Which of the following is an example of Ottonian architecture?

all of the above

What was the Oseberg ship used for?

a graveship for women of high rank

What did traditional Viking swords look like?

They were made of iron and often decorated with runes.

Which of the following is an example of timber architecture?

wattle and daub

Which of the following is an example of the Oseberg ship?

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What were the "gripping beasts?

the carve intertwined animals on the bow and stern

What part of a ship is the prow?

the most forward part of a ship's bow

Which of the following is a traditional type of Scandinavian architecture?

horizontal log construction

http://media.education2020.com/evresources/4002-01-01-01-00_files/i0110000.jpg
The church pictured above is an example of Ottonian architecture. Which of the following churches is shown in this picture?

the church of Saint Cyriakus

What decorative features were used on the prow of the Oseberg ship?

[NOT] a dragon head