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Example Question #1 : Understanding Terminology That Describes Near Eastern Architecture
What is the key feature of Russian church architecture?
Possible Answers:
Flèche
Diamond vaults
Onion domes
Flying buttresses
Pyramids
Correct answer:
Onion domes
Explanation:
An onion dome is a dome on top of a drum which is bulbous and larger than the structure it sits on, and comes to a point with a cross on it. Onion domes are the chief feature in Russian church architecture, adorning cathedrals in Russian Orthodox cultures. Onion domes are featured prominently in St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow and are a symbol of Russian culture.
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