18 Questions
What is the main purpose of the main altar in a church?
To hold religious rites and ceremonies
What is the name of the semi-circular space adjacent to the church's altar?
Apse
What term is used to refer to the tower or bell tower with a clock?
Tower clock
What is the origin of the term 'nave' in a church?
From the Latin word 'navis', meaning 'ship'
What is the purpose of the 'postigo' in a church's main entrance?
To serve as a service door
What is a 'chapelle' in a church?
A small room for private prayer and small religious services
What type of building provides care for orphans?
beaterio
What is the primary purpose of a balwarte?
To defend the adjacent perimeter
What is the term for a natural stream of water collected from the precipitation of hills and uplands towards the sea?
ilog
What is an embarcadero used for?
A landing place for ships and other water vessels
What is the term for a building used to give medical and surgical care to the sick and injured?
Ospital
What is the purpose of an aduana?
To collect customs and duties
What is the purpose of the ayuntamiento?
The chief administrative building with offices for the gobernador-heneral and the alcalde
What is the purpose of the almacenes?
A building constructed near a port for storing goods
What is the purpose of the bodega ng armas?
A building for both manufacturing and storing weapons and ammunitions
What is the purpose of the kuta?
A strong, defensive place intended for military troops
What is the purpose of the plasa mayor?
An open public square adjacent to both major roads and prestigious civic and religious buildings
What is the purpose of the catedral?
A principal church of a diocese containing a 'cathedra' or bishop's throne
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