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Romanesque art and culture

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    Level 2º ESO
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  • The main language of religion and culture in the Middle Ages: .
    Latin
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  • Languages people began speaking in Europe in the High Middle Ages that derived from Vulgar Latin:
    Romance languages.
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  • The most important learning institutions until the creation of universities in the 12th century:
    monasteries
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  • Arch used to attach the pillars to the walls:
    semi-circular arch .
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  • Shorter section of the Latin cross floor plan: .
    transept
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  • Semi-circular dome divided into sections by arches:
    barrel vault .
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  • The intersection of two barrel vaults: .
    groin vault
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  • Small, semicircular structure surrounding the apse: .
    apsidiole
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  • Element that facilitated the movement of pilgrims around the church:
    ambulatory .
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  • Part located above the crossing, with openings to illuminate the interior: .
    dome
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  • Semi-circular area at the top part of the cross where the altar was found: .
    apse
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  • Structure next to the main entrance, used to announce the time for prayer or as a watchtower:
    bell tower .
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  • Place where the two sections of the Latin cross met: .
    crossing
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  • Top of a column, usually decorated: .
    capital
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  • Church floor plan with unequal lengths:
    Latin cross floor plan .
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  • Tribune located above the two aisles of the church: .
    triforium
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