Unleash Your Inner Gargoyle with this Mind-Blowing Quiz!

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Unleash Your Inner Gargoyle with this Mind-Blowing Quiz!

Welcome to the Gargoyles quiz! These mythical creatures have been a part of human folklore for centuries, and have been depicted in various forms of art and literature. From their origins in medieval architecture to their modern-day appearances in popular culture, Gargoyles have captured the imaginations of people around the world. Test your knowledge about these fascinating creatures with our quiz!    

What is the origin of the word gargoyle?

Latin word gargula meaning gullet

Greek word gargalos meaning neck

German word gargel meaning gargle

French word gargouille meaning throat

What is the purpose of gargoyles on buildings?

To serve as decoration

To ward off evil spirits

To provide drainage for rainwater

To support the weight of the building

Which famous cathedral is known for its gargoyles?

Notre Dame de Paris

St. Peter's Basilica

Westminster Abbey

Cologne Cathedral

What material are most gargoyles made of?

Stone

Metal

Wood

Glass

What is the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque?

Gargoyles have wings, grotesques do not

Gargoyles are functional, grotesques are purely decorative

Gargoyles are found on churches, grotesques are found on secular buildings

There is no difference, the terms are interchangeable

What is the name of the main gargoyle character in the animated TV series Gargoyles?

Goliath

Demona

Hudson

Brooklyn

In what country did the tradition of using gargoyles on buildings originate?

France

Italy

England

Germany

What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped fountain in Brussels, Belgium?

Manneken Pis

Atomium

Grand Place

Fontaine du Petit Sablon

What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped waterspout in Prague, Czech Republic?

Charles Bridge

St. Vitus Cathedral

Old Town Square

Golden Lane

What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped waterspout in Krakow, Poland?

Wawel Dragon

Cloth Hall

St. Mary's Basilica

Kazimierz

What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped waterspout in Lyon, France?

Fourvière Basilica

Place Bellecour

Vieux Lyon

La Tour Rose

What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped waterspout in Barcelona, Spain?

Park Güell

La Sagrada Familia

Casa Batlló

Gothic Quarter

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What is the origin of the word gargoyle?
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What is the purpose of gargoyles on buildings?
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Which famous cathedral is known for its gargoyles?
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What material are most gargoyles made of?
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What is the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque?
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What is the name of the main gargoyle character in the animated TV series Gargoyles?
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In what country did the tradition of using gargoyles on buildings originate?
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What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped fountain in Brussels, Belgium?
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What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped waterspout in Prague, Czech Republic?
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What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped waterspout in Krakow, Poland?
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What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped waterspout in Lyon, France?
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What is the name of the famous gargoyle-shaped waterspout in Barcelona, Spain?
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