The plan of St.-Sernin is extremely regular and geometrically precise.It is based on a module seen in earlier church architecture.Which of the following churches is the prototype for this refined and rational structural approach?
A) St. Michael, Hildesheim
B) Monastery Church, St. Gall
C) Sta. Maria Maggiore, Rome
D) St. Cyriakus, Gernode

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The Monastery Church in St. Gall, Switzerland, is known for its modular planning system, which influenced the design of St.-Sernin. This system used a basic unit of measurement to create a consistent and harmonious design throughout the building. St. Michael in Hildesheim also uses a modular system, but it is not as closely related to the design of St.-Sernin. Sta. Maria Maggiore in Rome and St. Cyriakus in Gernode do not have the same modular planning system as St.-Sernin.

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