The first Gothic building was __________.
A)Reims Cathedral
B)Chartres Cathedral
C)the Sainte-Chapelle
D)the abbey church of Saint-Denis

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The abbey church of Saint-Denis, built in the 12th century, is considered the first Gothic building. Its architectural features, such as pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and the extensive use of stained glass, set the style for Gothic architecture to follow. The other buildings listed, while important examples of Gothic architecture, were built after Saint-Denis.

The First Gothic Building Was __________