Symbols Stand for Things Simply Because

question 37

Multiple Choice

Symbols stand for things simply because:

• A) there is written law that mandates their meanings.
• B) religious practices are built around them.
• C) they represent a sound educational practice.
• D) people agree that they do.
• E) they make common sense.

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Definitions:

Gothic Cathedrals

Large, often ornately decorated Christian churches of the medieval period characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.

Reims Portal

A richly decorated entrance door to the Reims Cathedral in France, an exemplary piece of Gothic architecture, known for its detailed sculptures and historical significance.

Gothic Portal Sculpture

Sculptural art designed for the entranceways of Gothic cathedrals, featuring biblical figures and scenes.

Springing

The lowest stone of an arch, resting on the impost block. In Gothic vaulting, the lowest stone of a diagonal or transverse rib.