In Romanesque architecture,the thick masses of masonry that counter the thrust of vaults are called __________.
A)transepts
B)jambs
C)buttresses
D)archivolts

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Buttresses are thick masses of masonry that are used to counter the outward thrust of vaults, arches, or walls. Transepts are the wings of a cruciform church, jambs are vertical sides of an opening or doorway, and archivolts are the decorative bands around an arch.

In Romanesque Architecture,the Thick Masses of Masonry That Counter the Thrust