In Northern Germany, Netherlands, northern Poland, Denmark, and the Baltic countries local building stone was unavailable but there was a strong tradition of building in brick. The resultant style, Brick Gothic, is called "Backsteingotik" in Germany and Scandinavia and is associated with the Hanseatic League. In Italy, stone was used for fortifications, but brick was preferred for other buildings. Because of the extensive and varied deposits of marble, many buildings were faced in marble, or were left with undecorated façade so that this might be achieved at a later date. COUNT 5
QSN1 Northern Germany, Netherlands, northern Poland, Denmark, and the Baltic countries used what building material in place of local stone? ANS1 brick QSN2 What was the name of the building style that resulted from the use of brick? ANS2 Brick Gothic, is called "Backsteingotik" QSN3 What building style was the Hanseatic League connected with in Germany and Scandinavia? ANS3 "Backsteingotik" QSN4 Why were many buildings covered with marble? ANS4 Because of the extensive and varied deposits of marble QSN5 With what type of facade were buildings left with if they were to completed at a later time? ANS5 undecorated façade