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What is the main purpose of the main altar in a church?

To provide a secondary entrance to the church
To hold religious rites and ceremonies (correct)
To serve as a private prayer space
To display the bishop's throne

What is the name of the semi-circular space adjacent to the church's altar?

Apse (correct)
Alcove
Arcade
Nave

What term is used to refer to the tower or bell tower with a clock?

Cathedral
Belfry
Arcade
Tower clock (correct)

What is the origin of the term 'nave' in a church?

From the Latin word 'navis', meaning 'ship' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'postigo' in a church's main entrance?

To serve as a service door (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'chapelle' in a church?

A small room for private prayer and small religious services (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of building provides care for orphans?

beaterio (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a balwarte?

To defend the adjacent perimeter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a natural stream of water collected from the precipitation of hills and uplands towards the sea?

ilog (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an embarcadero used for?

A landing place for ships and other water vessels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a building used to give medical and surgical care to the sick and injured?

Ospital (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an aduana?

To collect customs and duties (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ayuntamiento?

The chief administrative building with offices for the gobernador-heneral and the alcalde (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the almacenes?

A building constructed near a port for storing goods (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bodega ng armas?

A building for both manufacturing and storing weapons and ammunitions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the kuta?

A strong, defensive place intended for military troops (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the plasa mayor?

An open public square adjacent to both major roads and prestigious civic and religious buildings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the catedral?

A principal church of a diocese containing a 'cathedra' or bishop's throne (B) Signup and view all the answers