Architectural Styles and Structures Quiz

Architectural Styles and Structures

• Andres Lune de San Pedro's works: Not the Manila Post Office.

• Sto. Domingo and San Ignacio Churches: Designed by Federico Ilustre, not the other options.

• Paraw types: The Karakao paraw is used in Zamboanga and Sulu.

• Maya architecture: Characterized by roof combs.

• Greek theater parts: The extended wing of the proscenium is the Paraskenia.

• Chinese architecture (dovetail brackets): Dovetail brackets supporting the roof are called duogongs. (True)

• Cradle of civilization: Mesopotamia, not the others.

• Phantom of the Opera setting: Garnier Opera House. (Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque mixture)

• Great Wall of China: World's largest military fortification. (True)

• Egyptian temple inclinations: Battered walls.

• Maranao houses: The Lawig is not a Maranao House and the Mala-a Walai is.

• Hagia Sophia: Built by Emperor (not Octavian). Has 4 minarets (wrong in this context).

• Seven Wonders (growing plants): Nebuchadnezzar's Hanging Gardens.

• Greek domestic architecture: The chamber for male guests is the Andron.

• Earliest urban Indian culture: Indus Valley.

• Chinese architecture (Liao, Ming, Tang, Song): Ming dynasty architecture emphasized horizontal emphasis, smaller decorative bracket clusters, and maintained some Song styles.

• Place of assembly: Agora.

• Three Kingdom period religions: Buddhism and Catholicism remained prominent. (True)

• Single upright stone: Menhir.

• Early Christian architecture: Influenced by Roman art, used Roman building ruins, and featured mosaics. (Not pagan worship).

• Prehistoric dwellings: Includes rock shelters, caves, barrows, and huts.

• Rows of columns: Colonnade.

Specific Structures and Civilizations

• Egyptian temple types: Cult Temples for worship of gods.

• Oldest Philippine mosque location: Simunul, Tawi Tawi.

• Leandro Locsin's works (not his): The Folk Arts Theater, Manila Film Center, and the Philippine International Convention Center are by Locsin. (wrong in this context)

• Chimu Empire capital: Chan Chan.

• Egyptian temple for Horus' birth: Hatshepsut Temple.

• Not Gothic architecture in Belgium/Netherlands: Stepped gables, Helms roofs, and richly decorated gables are part of Gothic architecture.

• Early shelter function: Mainly for food storage. This could possibly be a trap.

• Liceo de Manila graduates: Maestros de obras.

• Neolithic site (farming/herding): Mehrgarh.

• Not by Antoni Gaudí: Casa Lucila.

• Old name for Cementerio del Norte: Cementerio General de Dilao (correct).

• Japanese security device: Nightingale floors.

• Mesoamerican temple pyramid functions: Included living quarters, sacrificial centers, worship centers, and royal tombs.

• T’boli ethnic house: Gunu Bong.

• Rococo palace in Prague: Cernin Palace.

• Arena chamber for dead gladiators: Spolarium.

• Cloisonné technique: Stones framed by tesserae.

• Best-preserved Roman Temple: Pantheon.

• Most auspicious Hindu temple direction: East.

• Earthen burial mound: Tumuli.

• Egyptian royal symbol: Ankh (symbolizes life, death, resurrection)

• Renaissance masonry technique: Rustication. (blocks laid in ashlar, exaggerated joints).

• Inca child sacrifice: Capacocha.

• Not a National Artist for Architecture: (not Francisco Manosa).

• Queen's Palace at Persepolis: Tsachara Palace.

• Juan Arellano's tether expert: Daniel Burnham. This is incorrect (in this context).

• Jose Maria Zaragoza's work (not his): Options like St. Andrew’s Church and Manila Cathedral are not his credited works. (in this context).

Test your knowledge on various architectural styles and their notable structures, including the works of Andres Lune de San Pedro and the characteristics of Maya architecture. This quiz also covers historical aspects such as the Great Wall of China and significant churches designed by renowned architects. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the fundamentals of architecture!