What is the difference between a ribbed vault and a groin vault?

Rib vaults are groin vaults with extra stone ribbing.

Which of the following best describes the Romanesque painting style?

simpler and more spiritual than previous styles

What was a "Pilgrimage Road?"

"Pilgrimage roads" were standard routes from one monastery to another as routes of trade, commerce, and travel.

Why did people come so far to see relics from saints?

They believed they had curative powers.

What themes were prevalent in Romanesque art?

Religious themes that were meant to both instruct and fascinate.

What was displayed in the portals of the Cathedral of Saint James?

didactic sculptures

What were the three types of vaults that were used?

Barrel, groin, and rib vaults

Which of these locations contains some of the earliest ribbed vaults?

St. Etienne

What unusual characteristic of St. James helped make the visitors feel more welcome?

The cathedral had no doors to open and close, it was open day and night