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Multilevel · Part 5 · Multilevel Practice Test 22

Architecture in Britain: Reading answers

Answers to questions 30–35 (6 in all), each with why it is right.

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From the Middle Ages to the 20th century, what are the influences and movements that have shaped the changing face of British architecture? Romano-British culture—and that included architecture along with language, religion, political organisation and the arts—survived long after the Roman withdrawal. And although the Anglo-Saxons had a sophisticated building style of their own, little survives to bear witness to their achievements as the vast majority of Anglo-Saxon buildings were made of wood. Even so, the period between the Norman landing at Pevensey in 1066 and the day in 1485 when Richard III lost his horse and his head at Bosworth, ushering in the Tudors and the Early Modern period,…

Answers 30–35

  1. 30

    Because most Anglo-Saxon buildings were constructed from {30}, few of them have survived.

    wood Summary completion

  2. 31

    The owners of medieval manor houses in Britain earned their reputation through their {31} and elegance.

    hospitality Summary completion

  3. 32

    The 16th-century building was designed to show evidence of {32}.

    status and wealth / status wealth Summary completion

  4. 33

    In the 16th century, the use of glass was fashionable, even though it was an {33}.

    expensive commodity Summary completion

  5. 34

    Indigo Jones was particularly skilful in designing architecture in the {34} style.

    classical Summary completion

  6. 35

    Though William Morris designed {35}, his emphasis on hand-crafting influenced architects.

    furniture and textiles Summary completion

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