Cathedral
A cathedral contains the cathedra, or official chair, of a bishop. This topic is part of Religion & Architecture within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 18 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Cathedral trivia questions
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the official seat of what church leader?
Answer: Bishop
Bonus fact: A cathedral contains the cathedra, or official chair, of a bishop.
What architectural feature supports the high walls of many Gothic cathedrals from the outside?
Answer: Flying buttresses
Bonus fact: Flying buttresses transfer outward forces from high walls and vaults to exterior supports.
What is the long central part of a traditional cathedral where the congregation sits called?
Answer: Nave
Bonus fact: The nave is the main longitudinal space of many churches and cathedrals.
What famous domed cathedral dominates Florence's skyline?
Answer: Santa Maria del Fiore
Bonus fact: Brunelleschi designed its enormous dome.
What structural feature allowed Gothic cathedrals to have tall walls and large windows?
Answer: Flying buttresses
Bonus fact: Flying buttresses carried outward thrust away from walls.
What type of colorful windows are common in Gothic cathedrals?
Answer: Stained glass
Bonus fact: Rose windows are famous examples.
What famous circular stained-glass feature appears in many Gothic cathedrals?
Answer: Rose window
Bonus fact: Rose windows use radial tracery and colored glass.
Which Victor Hugo novel centers on Quasimodo and Notre-Dame Cathedral?
Answer: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Bonus fact: Its French title is Notre-Dame de Paris.
Which famous cathedral was destroyed and later rebuilt?
Answer: St Paul's Cathedral
Bonus fact: Christopher Wren designed the new St Paul's.
Under which Castilian king was Córdoba's Great Mosque converted into a cathedral in the 13th century?
Answer: Ferdinand III
Bonus fact: UNESCO notes that Córdoba had earlier been the capital of an independent caliphate established in 929.
What famous square lies beside the Kremlin?
Answer: Red Square
Bonus fact: Red Square is bordered by landmarks including St. Basil's Cathedral.
What famous square anchors the French Quarter near the Mississippi River?
Answer: Jackson Square
Bonus fact: Jackson Square faces St. Louis Cathedral.