Gothic Cathedrals

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• Which structural innovation most directly allowed Gothic cathedrals to achieve higher walls and larger windows?
• Which feature is most strongly associated with the visual effect known as “Rayonnant” Gothic?
• What was the primary function of a triforium in a Gothic cathedral elevation?
• Which cathedral is widely regarded as an early and influential example of Gothic architecture?
• In Gothic cathedral architecture, what is a rib vault?
• Which purpose best explains the extensive use of stained glass in Gothic cathedrals?
• Match each Gothic cathedral with the country in which it is located.
• Match each architectural term with its correct description.