Question

Christians adapted the Roman basilica and used it for public worship. Where in their churches did they place the altar?

A.
at the apse

B.
at the atrium

C.
at the nave

D.
at the narthex

Answer 1

Answer:

A. At the Apse

Explanation:

The altar was in the apse which was facing the east, opposite to the entrance of the basilica on the west side. Altar is the place where the sacred ritual was performed, in the apse of the semi-spherical shape. The answer is: at the apse.

Answer 2

Answer:

A) at the apse

Explanation:

Plato and Edmentum