Question 1: In which country are we today?
- Greece
- Croatia
- Bulgaria
Correct Answer: Greece
Fact: Nestled in the heart of Thessaly in northern Greece, Meteora is home to a collection of monasteries, built on sandstone cliffs in the 14th and 15th centuries. One of these—the Roussanou Monastery—is pictured here.
Question 2: What is the predominant architectural style of Roussanou Monastery?
- Gothic
- Baroque
- Byzantine
Correct Answer: Byzantine
Fact: Byzantine art and architecture are characterized by a unique blend of Roman, Greek, and Eastern influences. Byzantine artists favored religious subjects and employed techniques such as mosaics, frescoes, and iconography to adorn churches, palaces, and public buildings.
Question 3: Which is the world’s oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery?
- Saint Catherine’s Monastery
- Benet Hill Monastery
- Prince of Peace Abbey
Correct Answer: Saint Catherine’s Monastery
Fact: Saint Catherine’s Monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt, was founded in the 6th century CE by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. Its library houses an extensive collection of ancient manuscripts, including some of the earliest-known copies of the New Testament.