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How Medieval Monks Created Illuminated Manuscripts
Contributed by: Flynn
  • 1. What is an illuminated manuscript?
A) A manuscript decorated with gold or silver and colorful illustrations.
B) A manuscript that is printed using a printing press.
C) A handwritten book without any decorations.
D) A digital document with illustrations.
  • 2. Which materials did medieval monks use to create manuscript pages?
A) Plastic sheets.
B) Parchment or vellum.
C) Paper made from recycled materials.
D) Canvas or cloth.
  • 3. Who were the primary creators of illuminated manuscripts in the Middle Ages?
A) Monks in monastic scriptoria.
B) Secular artists and philosophers.
C) Royal court scribes.
D) Noble families producing books for their libraries.
  • 4. What was the main function of illuminated manuscripts?
A) To entertain nobility.
B) To convey religious texts and stories.
C) To serve as school textbooks.
D) To work as government documents.
  • 5. What was the significance of the Codex?
A) It was a type of paper used for manuscripts.
B) It was a historical document.
C) It was a book format that allowed for easier reading and writing.
D) It referred to a religious council.
  • 6. What is 'calligraphy'?
A) A method of binding books.
B) The process of coloring illustrations.
C) The art of beautiful writing.
D) A specific type of manuscript.
  • 7. Which pigment was commonly derived from crushed insects?
A) Ultramarine.
B) Charcoal.
C) Ochre.
D) Carmine.
  • 8. How did the invention of the printing press impact illuminated manuscripts?
A) Made illumination unnecessary.
B) Eliminated the use of quills.
C) Reduced the demand for hand-copied manuscripts.
D) Increased their production speed.
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