CLEP Western Civilization Test Questions

Answer - C - Pointed arches were a new medieval technology that was highly used during the Gothic architecture movement in Europe.

Key Takeaway: Gothic architecture often used pointed arches. The arches were needed to transfer the great weight of the roof and ceiling from the walls to buttresses, which sent part of the weight to the base of the building. With the weight off of the walls, taller structures, with stained glass windows, could be built.