Which feature characterized a "hall church"?
A)It had a dome over the crossing.
B)The vaults of the side aisles and nave were the same height.
C)The arcade,triforium,and clerestory were clearly separated.
D)The nave roof was open-beam,not vaulted.

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A hall church is characterized by having side aisles and nave with vaults at the same height, creating a long, rectangular space with a flat ceiling rather than the traditional basilica style with a high central nave and lower side aisles. It may or may not have a dome over the crossing, and the arcade, triforium, and clerestory may or may not be separated, but the key feature is the uniform height of the vaults. A and D are incorrect, as they do not necessarily apply to hall churches, and C is not a defining feature of a hall church.

Which Feature Characterized a "Hall Church