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A gateway to an Egyptian temple.

  • Entryway
  • Pylon (correct)
  • Hall
  • Avenue of Sphinx

Monumental pyramids, temples, and shrines. This architecture is classified under which historical design period

  • Ancient Egypt (correct)
  • Classical
  • Greek
  • Mesopotamia

The Egyptians did not believe in the after life.

False (B)

Sphinxes are burial chambers with the pharoah's body buried underneath.

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Papyrus is type of paper that ancient Egyptians use for writing.

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An Egyptian obelisk has similarities to the Menhir.

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What is this called

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Hypostyle meant an open space filled with Sphinxes.

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Egyptian columns were normally plain and smooth.

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A prehistoric monument consisting of at least 2-3 large standing stones.

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The image below is known to be:

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Identify part No. 6 of the pyramid:

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Hypostyle meant an open space with a series of columns.

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Believed to be created by King Nebuchadnezzar for his wife, it is an evidence of having space features in palaces that appreciate vistas.

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Private family apartment or womens quater

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Which among the following building types or monumental structures are not built by the Egyptians.

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Following the conquests of Alexander the Great, the architecture of West Asia was influenced by Hellenistic and later Roman styles. This period saw the construction of theaters, amphitheaters, and monumental public buildings.

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A mastaba is a typical Egyptian home.

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Although few and not significant, it can be noted that that the West Asiatic Architecture had arched features in it.

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Evidences of pre-historic architecture are significant in the following countries/regions except for:

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It usually has one flat top rectangular mound carrying the upper temple.

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A monumental, four-sided stone mortuary structure that is usually monolithic

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An ancient region in western Asia between Tigris and Euphrates rivers, comprising the land of Sumer and Akkad and occupied successively by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians(now part of Iraq).

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Which among the following structures were never physically evidenced/excavated?

  1. Zigurrat
  2. Ishtar Gate
  3. Hanging Garden of Babylon
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The image below is a prehistoric dwelling in Peru and is also called the Inca House. Another term for this development is:

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What were the first houses made of in ancient Egypt?

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Imhotep was a sage, architect, astrologer, and chief minister to Djoser

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A cave containing one of the most outstanding displays of prehistoric art yet discovered. Located above the Vézère River valley near Montignac, in Dordogne, France, the cave is a short distance upstream from the Eyzies-de-Tayac series of caves.

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An agricultural region from the Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the West to Iraq and in: location of human kinds earliest cultures.

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Identify no. 2

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The Greek entablature is composed of:

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The Parthenon had a 2 storey collonade in its interior.

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The Parthenon is designed using which architectural order?

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The design and building direction of the ancient Greeks were mainly geared towards the following EXCEPT for:

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The Erechtheion is symetrical.

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Observe the evolution of the Corinthian capital. Which among the statements have no basis or can be considered as an untrue statement.

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Identify the Greek classical order shown:

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Relating Greek Classical orders to historical Philippine Architecture, what is the order utilized by the Dela Salle University Main Building (By Tomas Mapua, 1920)?

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Most of the Greek temples are elevated above grade line to about 3-7 steps or more. That height from the grade line to the top of the temple floor, or simply the main level of the temple is termed as:

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Among the principles of design, these 2 best describes Greek Architecture:

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of entasis in classical columns?

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In the classical orders, the lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals

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A triangular gable usually having a horizontal cornice above the entablature

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This structure in Acropolis is noted for being asymmetrical, of lonic order and utilizing Caryatid not just for aesthetic purposes but also as a structural column.

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What is the primary function of a bouleuterion on ancient Greece?

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Relating Greek Classical orders to historical Philippine Architecture, what is the order utilized by the Manila Post Office (By Tomas Mapua, Juan Arellano and Ralph Doane, 1926)?

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Is the oldest and simplest of the Greek architectural orders. It is characterized by sturdy, fluted columns with no base, topped by a plain capital.

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The Caryatid faced the South.

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The monumental gateway to the Acropolis is known as:

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These two temples are not based on the Doric Order:

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The Caryatid faced the Parthenon.

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Ancient Greek architects used entasis in column design primarily to:

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The most prominent structure in the Acropolis:

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Erechtheion is asymmetrical.

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Flashcards

What is a Pylon?

A gateway to an Egyptian temple.

What is Ancient Egypt?

A historical design period known for monumental pyramids, temples, and shrines.

Egyptians believe in afterlife?

False. Egyptians firmly believed in the afterlife.

Sphinxes: Burial chambers?

The statement is false. Sphinxes are not burial chambers.

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Papyrus: Egyptian paper?

True. Papyrus served as ancient Egyptian paper.

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What is portrayed in image D?

It is the Ishtar Gate.

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Obelisk similar to Menhir?

False. Obelisks share some similarities, but are distinct.

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What are Hieroglyphics?

The image shows hieroglyphics, an ancient Egyptian writing system.

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Hypostyle with Sphinxes?

False. Hypostyle halls are filled with columns, not sphinxes.

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Plain Egyptian columns?

True. Egyptian columns were typically plain and smooth.

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What is a Dolmen?

A prehistoric monument of standing stones.

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What is portrayed in image C?

Winged Human Headed Lion

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What is Hypostyle?

open space with a series of columns.

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What is The blue gate?

The Ishtar Gate.

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What is Harem?

Private family apartment or womens quater.

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What is the correct answer

Which among the following building types or monumental structures are not built by the Egyptians. Ziggurat

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Architecture conquests of Alexander the Great ?

False, it was influenced by Hellenistic and later Roman styles.

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Mastaba: Typical home?

False. Mastabas were early tomb structures, not homes.

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West Asiatic Architecture arched features:

The answer is B, False.

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Prehistoric Except for

Evidences of pre-historic architecture are significant in the following countries/regions except for: Asia

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What is a Ziggurat?

It usually has one flat top rectangular mound carrying the upper temple. Ziggurat

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What is this?

Androsphinx is the sphinx labeled 1 in the picture.

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What is Hypostyle?

Open space with columns.

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What is Acroterion?

This is part of greek architecture.

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What is Entablature composed of?

Made of Architrave-Frieze-Cornice

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Parthenon with stories?

The answer is False

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parthenon architectural order?

Doric

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design and building direction

The design and building direction of the ancient Greeks were mainly geared towards the following EXCEPT for: Honoring the dead

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Erechtheion symmetrical ?

False : The Erechtheion is asymmetrical.

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Corinthian Capital

Later variations of the Corinthian capital showed volutes on it.

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Greek Classical column?

Corinthian

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Dela Salle Architecture?

None among the choices

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Termed as

Greek temples are elevated

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Describes Greek Architecture

Balance and Proportion

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Entasis in classical columns?

To compensate for the optical illusion of concavity in straight-sided columns.

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Spans from column architrave .

Lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals - Architrave

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Study Notes

Question 1: Gateway to an Egyptian Temple

  • A pylon serves as a gateway to an Egyptian temple

Question 2: Monumental Architecture

  • Monumental pyramids, temples, and shrines are classified as Ancient Egypt architecture.

Question 3: Egyptian Beliefs

  • Egyptians believed in the afterlife.

Question 4: Sphinx Burial Chambers

  • Sphinxes are not burial chambers for pharaohs.

Question 5: Papyrus

  • Papyrus a type of paper used for writing in ancient Egypt.

Question 7: Egyptian Obelisk and Menhir

  • Egyptian obelisks share similarities with Menhirs.

Question 8: Bas Relief

  • The image depicts a bas relief.

Question 9:Hypostyle

  • Hypostyle do not mean open space filled with Sphinxes.

Question 10: Egyptian Columns

  • Egyptian columns were normally plain and smooth.

Question 11: Prehistoric Monuments

  • A prehistoric monument consisting of at least 2-3 large standing stones is called a Menhir.

Question 12; The image

  • The image is known as a Winged Deity.

Question 14: Hypostyle

  • Hypostyle define open space with series of columns.

Question 15: Space Features in Palaces

  • King Nebuchadnezzar created vistas evidence of having space features in palaces for his wife.

Question 16: Private Family apartments or Women's Quarters

  • Private Family apartments or Women's Quarters is also know as Seraglio.

Question 17: Building Types not Built by Egyptians

  • Ziggurats were not built by the Egyptians

Question 18: Influence on West Asian Architecture

  • Following Alexander the Great's conquests, Hellenistic and Roman styles influenced West Asian architecture, leading to theaters, amphitheaters, and monumental public building construction.

Question 19: Egyptian Homes

  • A mastaba is an ancient Egyptian tomb rectangular in shape and design.

Question 20: Arched Features in West Asiatic Architecture

  • It can be noted that West Asiatic Architecture had arched features in it.

Question 21: Pre-Historic Architecture Regions

  • Evidences of pre-historic architecture are significant in most countries/regions except for Asia.

Question 22: Structure With the Flat Top

  • Ziggurats usually has one flat top rectangular mound carrying the upper temple.

Question 23: Androsphinx

  • 3 is the androsphinx.

Question 25: Monolithic Mortuary Structure

  • A monumental, four-sided stone mortuary structure is usually monolithic, it is a pyramid.

Question 26: Ancient Region in Western Asia

  • The ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, comprising Sumer and Akkad, is known as the West Asiatic Area.

Question 27: Which is the Palm-headed capital?

  • V is the Palm-headed capital.

Question 28: Structures Never Excavated/Evidenced

  • The Hanging Garden of Babylon and Tower of Babel were never physically evidenced/excavated

Question 29: Prehistoric Dwelling in Peru

  • Stone and hay houses are prehistoric dwellings in Peru also called the Inca House

Question 30: Volute-headed Capital

  • U is the Volute-headed capital.

Question 31: Early Egyptian Houses

  • The first houses in ancient Egypt were made of mud and matting

Question 32: Imhotep

  • Imhotep was a sage, architect, astrologer, and chief minister to Djoser.

Question 33: Cave Containing Prehistoric Art

  • Lascaux Cave, in Dordogne, France, contains outstanding displays of prehistoric art.

Question 34: Agricultural Region

  • The agricultural region from the Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the West to Iraq and in: location of human kinds earliest cultures.

Greek Architecture Pre Test

Key Parts of Doric Order Column

  • Acroterion is point no 2.

Question 2: Greek Entablature

  • The Greek entablature is made up of Architrave-Frieze-Cornice.

Question 3: Parthenon Interior

  • The Parthenon does not have had a 2 storey collonade in its interior.

Question 4: Architectural Order of the Parthenon

  • Doric is the architectural order of the Parthenon

Question 5: Ancient Greek Building

  • Buildings were built or designed for honoring the dead was not a purpose forbuilding the Ancient Greeks.

Question 6: Erechtheion Symmetry

  • The Erchtheion is asymetrical.

Question 7: Corinthian Capital Evolution

  • Plan view of the capital is always a perfect square, is untrue.

Question 8: Identified Greek Classical

  • The Greek order shown that the pic depicted is Corinthian.

Question 9: Relating Greek Classical Orders

  • None among the choices is the order utilized by the Dela Salle University Main Building (By Tomas Mapua, 1920)

Question 10: Height From Grade Line

  • Sterobate is that height from the grade.

Question 11: Principles of Greek Design

  • Scale and Balance is the best describes Greek Architecture.

Question 12: Purpose of Entasis

  • Entasis is done in the columns to compensate for the optical illusion of concavity in straight-sided columns

Question 13: Lowest Member and Capitals

  • Architrave lowest member of the entablature; the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals

Question 14: Entablature

  • A triangular gable with a horizontal cornice above the entablature is a pediment.

Question 15: Asymmetrical Structure with Ionic order and Caryatid

  • This structure in Acropolis is noted for being asymmetrical, utilizes lonic and Caryatid, this structure is none other than the Erechtheion.

Question 16: Function of Bouleuterion

  • A bouleuterion in ancient Greece was primarily for Council meetings.

Question 17: Manila Post office

  • The Manila Post Office (By Tomas Mapua, Juan Arellano and Ralph Doane, 1926) utilized Corinthian.

Question 18: The Simplest Greek Order

  • Oldes simplest Greek architecture, sturdy structure, the fluted columns no base and topped by a plain capital is Doric

Question 19:Caryatid Direction

  • Caryatid no face the South.

Question 20: Identify Part of Cornice

  • Architrave pointed the no 10 of identify doric structure.

Question 21: Gateway to the Acropolis

  • Propylaca is the gateway to the Acropolis.

Question 22: No 1

  • Acroterion, is identify with the no 1 in doric structures.

Question 23: What is not based on Doric Order

  • Parthenon - Temple of Hera, these temples, are not based on the Doric Order:

Question 24: Caryatid Direction

  • The Caryatid do not face the Parthenon.

Question 25: Entasis in Greek Columns

  • Ancient Entasis is used for Strengthen the structural integrity of the column under heavy loads.

Question 26: Symmetry

  • The Erechtheion is assymetrical.

Question 27: The Picture

  • The classical order shown shown in tpicture Corinthian.

Question 28: Prominent Structure

  • Parthenon prominent building in the Acropolis.

Question 29: Structure that's Not Doric order

  • Echinus is indicated by number 3 on the Doric order diagram.

Question 30:

  • The diagram. is the identify structure.

Assignment Content

  • The assignment content has questions about architecture.

Roman Architecture Pre Test

Question 1: Arch Typology

  • Arch number 5 is a Horseshoe Arch.

Question 2: Gladiator venue

  • Amphitheater A venue for gladiator wars

Question 3: Identify Elements of Arch

  • F is the intrados.

Question 4: Capital Designs

  • Tuscan is one of the capital designs that the Romans contributed

Question 5: Roman Architecture Feature

  • None among the choices is not Roman Architecture Feature.

Question 6: Roman Architecture Structure

  • The image is indeed a feature of Roman Architecture.

Question 7: Identify Elements of Arch

  • Springer is the part identified.

Question 8: Identified the structures in image.

  • The structure in the is indeed a feature of Roman Architecture.

Question 9: Cultural and Artistic Venue

  • Roman Forum is the venue for cultural and artistic affairs

Question 10: Policial Affairs

  • Thermae A venue for political affairs

Question 11: Identify C

  • The Structure the part C is identified Groin Vault

Question 12: Roman Imperial Initiative

Question 13: Roof Hole

  • In Pantheon The domical has a at the apex and known as Oculus

Question 14: Identify the Structure

  • The dome is the identified structure.

Question 15: Arch Typology

  • Arch number 2 is a Round Arch.

Question 16: Arch Typology

  • Arch number 3 Tudor structure in the arch, this refers to the.

Question 17: Illustration

  • The True arch is illustrate in the image given.

Question 18: Design Material

  • Design made of stone, brick or concrete. Vault.

Question 19: Ancient Roman Design Material

  • The None among the choices Ancient Roman design.

Question 20: Identiy the Image

  • The structure in the image is Parthenon feature of Roman Architecture.

Question 21: Elements of Arch

  • The correct part is the Springer element

Question 22: Elements of of structures in arcitecture

  • The structure illustrated, Keystone point A

Question 23: Which structure for Public Baths

  • Thermae, the structure for use as public baths.

Question 24: Upper Class Housing

  • the Domus and Villas.

Question 25: Imagery

  • Aqueduct image from this question.

Question 26: Illustration

  • The correct part shown is Extrados and indicate is a picture of F

Renaissance, Gothic, Romanesque, Industrial Revolution

Question 1: True About Baroque Style

  • Baroque Style Emphasized art forms and iconoclastic designs from catholic tradition, elements were Inspired from Greek and Roman traditions, interior utilized vaults for the high ceiling.

Question 2: Rose window another

  • Rose Window/also Oculus Window

Question 3: Ribbed Valut

  • what the kind vault Romaneque ere and answer Ribbed Vault

Question 4: Architecture Gothic

  • The Architecture in architecture is semi circular the Gothic architecture style.

Question 5: Structure of Architects

  • Structure the consider of architect the Italy.

Question 6: Churches

  • Decorative utilized Churches Romanesque

Question 7:Identify

  • Chartes Cathedral, France Identify question of the Cathedral.

Question 8: Cathederals.

  • Design element of Cathederal Stained Glass

Question 9:

  • Defining chathe extensive industry of steal and iron

Question 10: Toulous

  • The structure in Saint Sernin, Toulous the identified by true.

Question 11: Image

  • The mage in picture false with identify the correct image.

Question 12:SpeyesCathedrals

  • Identify the below Image in is SpeyesCathedrals identified by true.

Question 13: Palace

  • In image this it burned down.

Question 14: Words

  • Frends meaning. Renaissances

Question 15: Cathedrals

  • In architecture Reim Cathederals in identification pictures.

Question 16: period

  • technique used is the vaults.

Question 17: Constructions

  • Churches in Buildings the development abbeys.

Question 18: Cathederals Identify

  • Cathedrederals Cologne is identified with Identify.

Question 19: Renaissance

  • Design Best Identify archs symetrical.

Question 20: Churches

  • Columns utilized churches in this arcades.

Question 21:Identify

  • Chartes Cathederals.

Question 22: Industrial

  • Of Industrail archicture Crystal Palace.

Question 23: Architects

  • Port identified architectural Design

Question 24: The Cathedreal

  • The architecturals is the unidentified inmage given.

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