Ulm Minster School Quiz

Ulm Minster School Quiz

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Aerial view – location of Ulm Minster in the city

What is the full name of Ulm Minster? (!Ulm Cathedral) (Church of Our Lady in Ulm) (!St. Martin’s Church) (!Ulm Basilica)

Height comparison: Ulm Minster and other famous churches

How tall is the tower of Ulm Minster? (!100 meters) (161 meters) (!200 meters) (!250 meters)

View of Münsterplatz and Ulm Minster

Why is Ulm Minster not called a cathedral? (!Because it is too small) (Because it was never the seat of a bishop) (!Because it only has one tower) (!Because it has no bells)

Sandstone and brick in the west façade

What material was mainly used to build Ulm Minster? (!Granite) (!Wood) (Brick and sandstone) (!Marble)

Foundation stone relief from June 30, 1377

When was the foundation stone of Ulm Minster laid? (!In 1200) (1377) (!1500) (!1900)

Side view of Ulm Minster

Who built Ulm Minster? (!The Pope) (The citizens of Ulm) (!The King) (!A bishop)

Facade detail with sculptures

What can you see above the main entrance of Ulm Minster? (!A large cross) (Stone figures from Bible stories) (!A colored clock) (!A golden star)

Church tower height comparison

How many steps lead up to the viewing platform of the tower? (!500) (768) (!900) (!1200)

Interior view – nave of Ulm Minster

What does the inside of Ulm Minster look like? (!It has a dome) (It has a tall central nave and two side aisles) (!It is round) (!It is one single big hall)

How many people can fit inside Ulm Minster? (!2000) (20000) (!50000) (!500)

The Ulm Sparrow – symbol of the city

Which animal is a symbol of Ulm Minster? (!An eagle) (The Ulm Sparrow) (!An owl) (!A raven)

What is the message of the story of the Ulm Sparrow? (!That birds built the church) (That sometimes simple ideas solve big problems) (!That sparrows are holy) (!That the sparrow brought the foundation stone)

High altar of Ulm Minster

What is the name of the front part of the church where the altar stands? (!The tower) (The choir) (!The crypt) (!The gallery)

Wooden choir stalls in Ulm Minster

What material is the famous choir stall made of? (!Stone) (Wood) (!Iron) (!Glass)

St. George window by Hans Acker, c.1440

What is special about the windows in Ulm Minster? (!They are made of metal) (They are colorful and show Bible stories) (!They are black) (!They are made of plastic)

View toward the large organ

What is the organ in Ulm Minster? (!A bell tower) (A huge musical instrument) (!A chandelier) (!A clock)

Bell frame inside the tower

What can you hear in the tower of Ulm Minster? (!Birds) (Bells) (!Water) (!Wind)

The pulpit with its wooden sound cover

What is the pulpit used for? (!Singing) (Preaching) (!Sleeping) (!Decorating)

Aerial photo of Ulm with Minster tower

What can you see from the top of the tower on a clear day? (!Lake Constance) (The Alps) (!The Black Forest) (!The North Sea)

Height comparison: tallest church towers

What makes Ulm Minster special compared to other churches? (!It is the oldest church in Germany) (It has the tallest church tower in the world) (!It stands by the sea) (!It is made of gold)