Which famous set of medieval tapestries depicts the events of the Norman Conquest of England?
a) The Bayeux Tapestry
b) The Canterbury Tapestries
c) The Windsor Tapestries
d) The Tudor Tapestry
Answer: a) The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry is believed to have been created in which century?
a) 11th century
b) 12th century
c) 13th century
d) 14th century
Answer: a) 11th century
The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries are known for their depiction of which senses?
a) Sight and hearing
b) Taste and smell
c) Touch and hearing
d) Sight and taste
Answer: b) Taste and smell
The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries were woven in which country?
a) England
b) France
c) Italy
d) Spain
Answer: b) France
The “Hunt of the Unicorn” is a series of tapestries that originated in which country?
a) England
b) Scotland
c) France
d) Germany
Answer: b) Scotland
The “Hunt of the Unicorn” tapestries depict a group of hunters pursuing a mythical creature. What is the mythical creature?
a) Dragon
b) Griffin
c) Unicorn
d) Phoenix
Answer: c) Unicorn
The Apocalypse Tapestry, also known as the Angers Tapestry, portrays scenes from which biblical book?
a) Genesis
b) Exodus
c) Revelation
d) Psalms
Answer: c) Revelation
Which English king commissioned the creation of “The Nine Heroes” tapestry set?
a) King Henry VII
b) King Richard III
c) King Edward IV
d) King Henry VIII
Answer: a) King Henry VII
The “Nine Heroes” tapestry set is currently housed in which historic building?
a) Windsor Castle
b) The Tower of London
c) Hampton Court Palace
d) Westminster Abbey
Answer: c) Hampton Court Palace
The “Nine Heroes” tapestry set depicts the exploits of nine legendary historical and mythological figures. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a) King Arthur
b) Julius Caesar
c) Alexander the Great
d) Charlemagne
Answer: c) Alexander the Great
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries were woven in which medieval weaving center?
a) Brussels
b) Paris
c) Venice
d) Florence
Answer: a) Brussels
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries are known for their vibrant colors and intricate designs. What is the central theme of these tapestries?
a) Scenes from the life of King Arthur
b) Biblical stories from the Book of Genesis
c) Mythological tales of ancient Greece
d) Romantic legends of chivalry
Answer: b) Biblical stories from the Book of Genesis
The “Unicorn in Captivity” is a famous tapestry that is part of which larger series?
a) The “Hunt of the Unicorn”
b) The “Lady and the Unicorn”
c) The “Story of Abraham”
d) The “Apocalypse Tapestry”
Answer: a) The “Hunt of the Unicorn”
The “Unicorn in Captivity” tapestry is currently housed in which museum?
a) The Louvre Museum (Paris)
b) The British Museum (London)
c) The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)
d) The Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam)
Answer: c) The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)
The “Story of Gideon” tapestries were created during which artistic movement?
a) Renaissance
b) Baroque
c) Gothic
d) Rococo
Answer: c) Gothic
Which famous medieval tapestry series depicts scenes from the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table?
a) The “Unicorn in Captivity”
b) The “Story of Abraham”
c) The “Lady and the Unicorn”
d) The “Quest for the Holy Grail”
Answer: d) The “Quest for the Holy Grail”
The “Quest for the Holy Grail” tapestry series is associated with the reign of which English monarch?
a) King Henry II
b) King Richard the Lionheart
c) King John
d) King Edward III
Answer: d) King Edward III
The “Story of Gideon” tapestries were originally created for which purpose?
a) To decorate a royal palace
b) To serve as a form of currency
c) To commemorate a military victory
d) To be used in religious ceremonies
Answer: d) To be used in religious ceremonies
The “Story of Joseph” tapestries are part of a larger series known as the “Story of _____.”
a) Solomon
b) David
c) Jacob
d) Moses
Answer: c) Jacob
Which historical event in the UK is depicted in the “Apocalypse Tapestry?
a) The Norman Conquest
b) The signing of the Magna Carta
c) The Great Fire of London
d) The Battle of Hastings
Answer: d) The Battle of Hastings
The “Apocalypse Tapestry” was commissioned by which French monarch?
a) King Louis XIV
b) King Charles V
c) King Philip IV
d) King Francis I
Answer: b) King Charles V
The “Story of Joseph” tapestries are known for their intricate detail and rich symbolism. What is the central theme of these tapestries?
a) The life of King Solomon
b) The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors
c) The journey of the Israelites out of Egypt
d) The adventures of King David
Answer: b) The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors
Which historic palace in England is known for housing a significant collection of medieval tapestries?
a) Buckingham Palace
b) Windsor Castle
c) Hampton Court Palace
d) Kensington Palace
Answer: c) Hampton Court Palace
The “La Chasse à la Licorne” tapestry series is also known by which English name?
a) The Unicorn Tapestries
b) The Lion Hunt Tapestries
c) The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries
d) The Holy Grail Tapestries
Answer: a) The Unicorn Tapestries
Which of the following themes is NOT depicted in the “Lady and the Unicorn” tapestries?
a) The five senses
b) The virtues
c) The seasons
d) The elements
Answer: c) The seasons
The “La Chasse à la Licorne” tapestry series is believed to have been woven in which country?
a) Italy
b) England
c) Belgium
d) France
Answer: d) France
The “Story of David and Bathsheba” tapestries were created during which artistic period?
a) Baroque
b) Renaissance
c) Gothic
d) Neoclassical
Answer: b) Renaissance
The “Story of David and Bathsheba” tapestries depict scenes from which biblical story?
a) The story of the Tower of Babel
b) The story of Noah’s Ark
c) The story of David and Goliath
d) The story of the Last Supper
Answer: c) The story of David and Goliath
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries are also known by which alternative name?
a) The Abraham and Isaac Tapestries
b) The Sacrifice of Isaac Tapestries
c) The Covenant with Abraham Tapestries
d) The Journey of Abraham Tapestries
Answer: b) The Sacrifice of Isaac Tapestries
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries were originally created for which historic building?
a) Sainte-Chapelle (Paris)
b) Canterbury Cathedral (Canterbury)
c) Saint Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City)
d) Saint Mark’s Basilica (Venice)
Answer: a) Sainte-Chapelle (Paris)
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries are notable for their intricate borders and vivid colors. What material was commonly used in their creation?
a) Gold leaf
b) Silk
c) Cotton
d) Linen
Answer: b) Silk
The “La Chasse à la Licorne” tapestry series is often interpreted as an allegory for which theme?
a) Chivalry and courtly love
b) The struggles of commoners
c) Political power and intrigue
d) Religious devotion and salvation
Answer: a) Chivalry and courtly love
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries were woven during which century?
a) 12th century
b) 14th century
c) 16th century
d) 18th century
Answer: b) 14th century
The “Unicorn in Captivity” tapestry is often interpreted as a symbol of what?
a) Hope and resilience
b) Imprisonment and captivity
c) Innocence and purity
d) Death and decay
Answer: a) Hope and resilience
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries depict scenes from the life of Abraham, who is considered a patriarch in which major religion?
a) Christianity
b) Judaism
c) Islam
d) Buddhism
Answer: b) Judaism
The “La Chasse à la Licorne” tapestry series features a recurring motif of hunters pursuing a mythical creature. What is the mythical creature?
a) Dragon
b) Griffin
c) Unicorn
d) Phoenix
Answer: c) Unicorn
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries were woven in which weaving center known for its high-quality tapestries?
a) Venice
b) Brussels
c) Lyon
d) Cologne
Answer: b) Brussels
The “La Chasse à la Licorne” tapestry series consists of how many individual tapestries?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Answer: b) Five
Which set of tapestries is sometimes referred to as the “New World Tapestries” due to its depiction of exotic animals?
a) The “Unicorn in Captivity”
b) The “Story of Joseph”
c) The “Story of Abraham”
d) The “Story of Adam and Eve”
Answer: d) The “Story of Adam and Eve”
The “La Chasse à la Licorne” tapestry series was created during the late medieval period, also known as the ____.
a) Renaissance
b) Baroque
c) Middle Ages
d) Enlightenment
Answer: c) Middle Ages
The “Story of David and Bathsheba” tapestries are known for their intricate weaving technique. What is this technique called?
a) Gobelin weave
b) Axminster weave
c) Jacquard weave
d) Arras weave
Answer: a) Gobelin weave
The “La Chasse à la Licorne” tapestry series is believed to have been commissioned by which noble family?
a) House of Medici
b) House of Habsburg
c) House of Tudor
d) House of Bourbon
Answer: d) House of Bourbon
The “Story of Joseph” tapestries were woven in which European city known for its tapestry production?
a) Bruges
b) Paris
c) Milan
d) Barcelona
Answer: a) Bruges
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medieval tapestries?
a) Large size
b) Portability
c) Rich colors
d) Depiction of historical events
Answer: b) Portability
The “Story of David and Bathsheba” tapestries were often used for what purpose?
a) As decorative wall hangings
b) As floor coverings
c) As ceremonial robes
d) As sails for ships
Answer: a) As decorative wall hangings
The “Story of Abraham” tapestries often feature a visual narrative technique known as ____.
a) Millefleurs
b) Intarsia
c) Allegory
d) Pictorial weaving
Answer: a) Millefleurs
The “Story of David and Bathsheba” tapestries are believed to have been woven during the late ____ period.
a) Renaissance
b) Middle Ages
c) Baroque
d) Neoclassical
Answer: c) Baroque
The “Story of David and Bathsheba” tapestries often highlight themes of love, lust, and ____.
a) Revenge
b) War
c) Betrayal
d) Sacrifice
Answer: c) Betrayal
The “La Chasse à la Licorne” tapestry series is notable for its incorporation of which artistic technique?
a) Gold leaf gilding
b) Appliqué
c) Embroidery
d) Pointillism
Answer: a) Gold leaf gilding
The “Story of Adam and Eve” tapestries often explore themes of ____.
a) Temptation and sin
b) Loyalty and friendship
c) Courage and heroism
d) Justice and fairness
Answer: a) Temptation and sin
