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In building the Great Pyramid, what material was used in the interior for the Grand Gallery and the King’s chamber
In building the Great Pyramid, what material was used in the interior for the Grand Gallery and the King’s chamber
What is the basis of architectural style?
What is the basis of architectural style?
A system used for fortifying medieval castles where they fill them with water and alligators?
A system used for fortifying medieval castles where they fill them with water and alligators?
The Egyptian pyramid had its _______ oriented to cardinal points.
The Egyptian pyramid had its _______ oriented to cardinal points.
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A public square with room for pedestrians
A public square with room for pedestrians
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This “Temple of the Spirit” is one of the 20th century’s most important architectural landmarks designed by which architect.
This “Temple of the Spirit” is one of the 20th century’s most important architectural landmarks designed by which architect.
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Gargoyles are a favorite sight in Gothic cathedrals. What function do they serve?
Gargoyles are a favorite sight in Gothic cathedrals. What function do they serve?
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The St. Louis Gateway Arch is in the form of an inverted________
The St. Louis Gateway Arch is in the form of an inverted________
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What do you call this concept in Architecture which is the result of intellectual, Social, Religious & Political conditions developed at a given place by a given people?
What do you call this concept in Architecture which is the result of intellectual, Social, Religious & Political conditions developed at a given place by a given people?
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What is a flying buttress?
What is a flying buttress?
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What is a rose window?
What is a rose window?
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This architectural term, which refers to a free-standing bell-tower, comes from Italian and means 'a high bell tower'.
This architectural term, which refers to a free-standing bell-tower, comes from Italian and means 'a high bell tower'.
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What did the term "Gothic" originally mean?
What did the term "Gothic" originally mean?
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The construction of this famous building was completed on November 1st, 1800. It was designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban, who was inspired by the Leinster House in Dublin.
The construction of this famous building was completed on November 1st, 1800. It was designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban, who was inspired by the Leinster House in Dublin.
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The principal chamber in a Greek temple containing the statue of deity.
The principal chamber in a Greek temple containing the statue of deity.
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This architectural landmark overlooks the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
This architectural landmark overlooks the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
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What was the enclosed doorway at the western end of a cathedral called?
What was the enclosed doorway at the western end of a cathedral called?
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Who wrote “Treatise de Architectura”
Who wrote “Treatise de Architectura”
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Architecture that combine new ideas with traditional forms
Architecture that combine new ideas with traditional forms
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Who said “Beauty grows from necessity, not from repetition of formulas”
Who said “Beauty grows from necessity, not from repetition of formulas”
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A movement founded by a group of Dutch painters & architects who abolish all styles & liberate art from representation & individual expression
A movement founded by a group of Dutch painters & architects who abolish all styles & liberate art from representation & individual expression
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To whom are coated tension structures attributed as a contribution to architecture
To whom are coated tension structures attributed as a contribution to architecture
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who is the principal Architect of ROCKFELLER CENTER in New York, USA?
who is the principal Architect of ROCKFELLER CENTER in New York, USA?
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What architectural term is termed to be free from any historical style?
What architectural term is termed to be free from any historical style?
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What is the name given to a court inside a castle?
What is the name given to a court inside a castle?
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What name is often given to the dining hall in an abbey or monastery?
What name is often given to the dining hall in an abbey or monastery?
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What is the name of the style of design popular during the reign of George IV?
What is the name of the style of design popular during the reign of George IV?
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The world's first large-scale monument in stone.
The world's first large-scale monument in stone.
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A small tower usually corbelled at the corner of the castle.
A small tower usually corbelled at the corner of the castle.
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Another term for crenel or intervals between merlon of a battlement.
Another term for crenel or intervals between merlon of a battlement.
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Acropolis means "high city" in Greek, literally “city on the extremity” and is usually translated into English as Citadel. The Acropolis of Athens or Citadel of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. What is the best reason why the temples for the Gods and Goddesses were located on high grounds like the Acropolis?
Acropolis means "high city" in Greek, literally “city on the extremity” and is usually translated into English as Citadel. The Acropolis of Athens or Citadel of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. What is the best reason why the temples for the Gods and Goddesses were located on high grounds like the Acropolis?
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The Greeks had influenced the Romans in so many ways especially with respect to their religion. Both have created a stunning structure dedicated to their deities and idols, but the Greeks made an emphasize on their temple that differed a lot from their Roman counterpart in terms of________________.
The Greeks had influenced the Romans in so many ways especially with respect to their religion. Both have created a stunning structure dedicated to their deities and idols, but the Greeks made an emphasize on their temple that differed a lot from their Roman counterpart in terms of________________.
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Agora is from what architecture?
Agora is from what architecture?
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The public square of imperial rome.
The public square of imperial rome.
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A type of Roman wall facing with a net-like effect.
A type of Roman wall facing with a net-like effect.
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The senate house of the Greeks.
The senate house of the Greeks.
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The Grandest Temple of all Egyptian temples, it was not built by upon one complete plan but owes its size, disposition and magnificence to the work of many Kings. Built from the 12th Dynasty to the Ptolemaic period.
The Grandest Temple of all Egyptian temples, it was not built by upon one complete plan but owes its size, disposition and magnificence to the work of many Kings. Built from the 12th Dynasty to the Ptolemaic period.
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Which of the following is true about Egyptian pyramids and Babylonian ziggurats?
Which of the following is true about Egyptian pyramids and Babylonian ziggurats?
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The fortified high area or citadel of an ancient Greek City.
The fortified high area or citadel of an ancient Greek City.
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HOA: The Mineral of greatest importance to Greek Architecture of which greece and her domains had ample supply was.
HOA: The Mineral of greatest importance to Greek Architecture of which greece and her domains had ample supply was.
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Designer of the Taj Mahal.
Designer of the Taj Mahal.
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Which corresponds to the Greek agora in roman
Which corresponds to the Greek agora in roman
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A Greek building that contains painted picture is called
A Greek building that contains painted picture is called
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Which of these architectural styles is the earliest?
Which of these architectural styles is the earliest?
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Pathenon is the largest Greek Temple which was the Crownig Glory of Temenos dedicated
Pathenon is the largest Greek Temple which was the Crownig Glory of Temenos dedicated
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.Is divided into three basic eras: the Archaic Period (c.600-500 BCE), the Classical Period (c.500-323 BCE) and the Hellenistic Period (c.323-27 BCE).
.Is divided into three basic eras: the Archaic Period (c.600-500 BCE), the Classical Period (c.500-323 BCE) and the Hellenistic Period (c.323-27 BCE).
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The Greek male statue used as columns is known as
The Greek male statue used as columns is known as
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Another prehistoric burial mound term.
Another prehistoric burial mound term.
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Monumental gateway to an Egyptian temple consisting with slanting walls flanking the entrance portal.
Monumental gateway to an Egyptian temple consisting with slanting walls flanking the entrance portal.
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In the middle kingdom, in Egyptian architecture, who consolidate the administrative system, made a survey of the country, set boundaries to the provinces, and other helpful works.
In the middle kingdom, in Egyptian architecture, who consolidate the administrative system, made a survey of the country, set boundaries to the provinces, and other helpful works.
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Due to generally rainless and bright sunshine climate, which of the following describe Egyptian structures?
Due to generally rainless and bright sunshine climate, which of the following describe Egyptian structures?
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An English Architect who prepared plan for London i.e., St. Peter’s and St. Paul Cathedral; Proposed a Network of Avenues connecting the main features of London
An English Architect who prepared plan for London i.e., St. Peter’s and St. Paul Cathedral; Proposed a Network of Avenues connecting the main features of London
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The sacred enclosure found in the highest part of a Greek city is called:
The sacred enclosure found in the highest part of a Greek city is called:
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The building that serve as a senate house for the chief dignitaries of the city and as a palace where distinguished visitors and citizens might be entertained.
The building that serve as a senate house for the chief dignitaries of the city and as a palace where distinguished visitors and citizens might be entertained.
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The Greek Council house which is a covered meeting place for the democratically-elected council is called:
The Greek Council house which is a covered meeting place for the democratically-elected council is called:
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The Grandest of all Egyptian temples, was not built upon one complete plan but owes its size, disposition and magnificence to the work of many Kings. Built from the XIIth Dynasty to the Ptolemaic period.
The Grandest of all Egyptian temples, was not built upon one complete plan but owes its size, disposition and magnificence to the work of many Kings. Built from the XIIth Dynasty to the Ptolemaic period.
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The Tomb of Atreus, a noted example of the tholos type of tomb is also known as:
The Tomb of Atreus, a noted example of the tholos type of tomb is also known as:
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The memorial column built in the form of tall Doric order and made entirely of marble is;
The memorial column built in the form of tall Doric order and made entirely of marble is;
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Often enclosed and secluded from the street, whose high density and variety of planting conveys a garden image. It sometimes included flower planters and a water feature and usually supplies a variety of seating possibilities.
Often enclosed and secluded from the street, whose high density and variety of planting conveys a garden image. It sometimes included flower planters and a water feature and usually supplies a variety of seating possibilities.
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The Parthenon is from what architecture.
The Parthenon is from what architecture.
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Senate house for chief dignitaries in Greek architecture
Senate house for chief dignitaries in Greek architecture
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Greek architecture was essentially.
Greek architecture was essentially.
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Which of the order was added by the Romans to the orders used by the Greeks.
Which of the order was added by the Romans to the orders used by the Greeks.
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The space between the colonnade and the naos wall in Greek temple.
The space between the colonnade and the naos wall in Greek temple.
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An ancient Greek Portico, a long colonnaded shelter used in public places.
An ancient Greek Portico, a long colonnaded shelter used in public places.
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The characteristic of Greek ornament.
The characteristic of Greek ornament.
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From the Greek forms of temple, the three where it lies is known as ___.
From the Greek forms of temple, the three where it lies is known as ___.
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Greek equivalent of the Roman forum, a place of open air assembly or market.
Greek equivalent of the Roman forum, a place of open air assembly or market.
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From the Greek temples, a temple that have porticoes of columns at the front and rear.
From the Greek temples, a temple that have porticoes of columns at the front and rear.
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In Greek temples, the equivalent of the crypt is the ___.
In Greek temples, the equivalent of the crypt is the ___.
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Greek order that has no base.
Greek order that has no base.
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Orientation of the Greek temple is towards the ___.
Orientation of the Greek temple is towards the ___.
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Greek architecture was essentially?
Greek architecture was essentially?
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In the Greek theater, the area for the spectators is known as
In the Greek theater, the area for the spectators is known as
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The second largest Greek temple is
The second largest Greek temple is
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The male statue in kneeling position used in Greek Temples as columns & ornamental blocks
The male statue in kneeling position used in Greek Temples as columns & ornamental blocks
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The naos, epinaos and the _________ are the 3 chambers of the Greek temple
The naos, epinaos and the _________ are the 3 chambers of the Greek temple
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Egyptian temples for ministrations to deified pharaohs.
Egyptian temples for ministrations to deified pharaohs.
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Egyptian temples for the popular worship of the ancient and the mysterious gods.
Egyptian temples for the popular worship of the ancient and the mysterious gods.
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A pillared hall in which the roofs rests on the column in Egyptian temples.
A pillared hall in which the roofs rests on the column in Egyptian temples.
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Tombs built for the Egyptian nobility rather than the royalty.
Tombs built for the Egyptian nobility rather than the royalty.
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A small payer house in Egyptian architecture.
A small payer house in Egyptian architecture.
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In egyptian architecture, tomb of pharaohs was the?
In egyptian architecture, tomb of pharaohs was the?
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Egyptian architecture was principally designed for?
Egyptian architecture was principally designed for?
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In egyptian arch., tomb of nobility was the?
In egyptian arch., tomb of nobility was the?
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Width of batter walls used in Egyptian Architecture
Width of batter walls used in Egyptian Architecture
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Finest True Egyptian Pyramids
Finest True Egyptian Pyramids
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With the use of concrete made possible by pozzolona, a native natural cement, romans to achieve huge
interiors used?
With the use of concrete made possible by pozzolona, a native natural cement, romans to achieve huge interiors used?
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How did romans create a structures with great spans?
How did romans create a structures with great spans?
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