Answering other questions about Romanesque architecture
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Of the following choices, which is a recognizable aspect of Romanesque architecture?
Rounded arches
CORRECT
Ribbed vaults
Flying buttresses
Stained glass windows
Explanation
Rounded arches are perhaps the most recognizable feature of Romanesque architecture-not only because they are recognizably "Roman-like" and are similar to the rounded architectural forms found on classical Roman ruins, but also because they stand in stark contrast to the pointed arches of Gothic architecture.