WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -nave, central and principal part of a Christian church, extending from the entrance (the narthex) to the transepts (transverse aisle crossing the nave in front of the sanctuary in a cruciform church) or, in the absence of transepts, to the chancel (area around the altar).

Detailed explanation-2: -A cathedral is a church that contains the cathedra (Latin for ‘seat’) of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate.

Detailed explanation-3: -A church, church building or church house is a building used for Christian worship services and other Christian religious activities. The earliest identified Christian church is a house church founded between 233 and 256.

Detailed explanation-4: -Larger towns and cities had a cathedral. Church bells rang out the hours, called people to worship, and warned of danger. The church building was the center of community activity. Religious services were held several times a day.

Detailed explanation-5: -A cathedral is the seat of the bishop and a centre of worship and mission. The primary purpose of a cathedral is to be a place of Christian worship but it is also often the oldest building in continuous use in its surrounding area and of significance to the heritage, culture and community life of the area it serves.