Taking its name from the Latin word for "ship," what term is used to identify the large, central aisle of a basilica?
A) apse
B) clerestory
C) vault
D) nave

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The term used to identify the large, central aisle of a basilica is nave, which is derived from the Latin word "navis" meaning ship. Option A, apse, refers to a semicircular or polygonal termination of the main aisle of a church or the sanctuary at the end of it. Option B, clerestory, refers to a row of windows in the upper part of a wall that rises above an adjoining roof and is used to provide light and ventilation to the interior. Option C, vault, refers to an arched structure that forms a roof or ceiling.

Taking Its Name from the Latin Word for "Ship," What