Builders of Gothic cathedrals reinforced the walls of their architecture from the outside with:
A) piers.
B) Corinthian columns.
C) flying buttresses.
D) groin vaults.
E) both piers and flying buttresses.

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Gothic cathedrals are known for their use of both piers and flying buttresses as external supports. Piers provided solid vertical support, while flying buttresses distributed the weight of the roof and walls outward and down, allowing for higher ceilings and larger windows.

Builders of Gothic Cathedrals Reinforced the Walls of Their Architecture