HOA EXAMS

The famous cave in France housing various evidences of Ancient man's worship and art.

2. A tall stone put in a vertical position by people in prehistoric times.

Burial Mound in Newgrange Ireland is an artificial hill of earth and stones built over the remains of the dead.

Which of the following is not a prehistoric structure?

Dolmen is a type of stone monument found in a variety of places throughout the world. It is made of two or more upright stones with a single stone lying across them.

Generally prehistoric structures are ____________, or an architecture of stones in medium to large sizes placed together to create spaces.

Hypostyle meant an open space with a series of columns.

The Stonehenge is a huge man-made circle of standing stones. One of the most important Megalithic Monuments in Europe; believed to have had religious and astronomical purposes

A burial mound in England that is circular in shape.

A housing development in Ancient Turkey where houses are available through the rooftop.

This landmark presents Monumental round-oval and rectangular Megalithic structures erected by hunter-gatherers in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic age between 9,600 and 8,200 BCE.

A primitive construction method where stone is placed on top of each other; it does not involve the usage of binding agents but rely only on balance and placement/positioning of stones for perfect balance.

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.

A gateway to an Egyptian temple.

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

This holds the record as the largest pyramid in Egypt.

What were the first houses made of in ancient Egypt?

An Egyptian obelisk has similarities to the Menhir.

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

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

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

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

The Egyptians did not believe in the after life.

The image below is a prehistoric dwelling in Peru and is also called the Inca House. Another term for this development is:

It is a mythical beast with the body of a lion and the head of a hawk or falcon.

This is one of the main gates surrounding the inner city of Babylon, capital of the ancient Mesopotamian kingdom of Babylonia. It was the largest and most elaborate of the city's gateways.

Sphinxes are burial chambers with the pharaoh’s body buried underneath.

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

Hypostyle meant an open space filled with Sphinxes.

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

It is ancient Egyptian tomb rectangular in shape with sloping sides and a flat roof, standing to a height of 17–20 feet (5–6 m), consisting of an underground burial chamber with rooms above it (at ground level) in which to store offerings. (from the internet)

Private family apartment or women’s quarter

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

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

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

1. Zigurrat
2. Ishtar Gate
3. Hanging Garden of Babylon
4. Tower of Babel

A mastaba is a typical Egyptian home.

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.

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

Is the writing system used in ancient Egypt that used pictures instead of letters.

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

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).

The Caryatid faced the Parthenon.

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

These two temples are not based on the Doric Order:

The Greek entablature is composed of:

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

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

The Parthenon is designed using which architectural order?

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

A triangular gable usually having a horizontal cornice above the entablature.

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.

The Erechtheion is assymetrical.

The Caryatid faced the South.

Ancient Greek architects used entasis in column design primarily to:

The Parthenon had a 2 storey collonade in its interior.

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

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)?

The Erechtheion is symetrical.

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

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

The most prominent structure in the Acropolis:

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

The monumental gateway to the Acropolis is known as:

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:

A venue for public baths

The Pantheon has a domical roofing with a hole at the apex. What is the term for this hole?

A venue for political affairs

The ancient Romans used this building material extensively:

Select which of the following are housing for the Romans of the upper class. You may have more than 1 answer.

A venue for cultural and artistic affairs

Refers to a ceiling or roof constructed of stone, brick, or concrete using the principle of the arch in which voussoirs support each other through lateral pressure. One distinguishing mark of this is the tip at the centroid.

A venue for gladiator wars

Give one of the two other capital designs that the Romans contributed. Give just one.

Which emperor of the Roman Empire initiated a change in their belief system that impacted the way structures were designed and developed?

What is a defining characteristic of Industrial Revolution architecture:

A lot of these were constructed during the Romanesque era. This is a complex development of buildings and open land used for church purposes.

What kind of vault were most prevalent during the Romanesque era?

This was a popular design element of Cathedrals.

Which of the following buildings is a prime example of Industrial Revolution architecture?

A row of arches supported by piers and columns that are often utilized in Romanesque churches. It is a significant decorative feature of this era.

A French word meaning “rebirth”

Romanesque structures widely used flying buttresses.

A row of arches supported by piers and columns that are often utilized in Romanesque churches. It is a significant decorative feature of this era.

This structure is considered to be the architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance era:

Which of the following best describes Renaissance Architecture:

Romanesque Architecture is often compared with Gothic style. One key difference is in the way the arches are constructed. Which among the following is true about this comparison:

Which of the following is true about the Baroque style:

A design and construction technique widely used during the Gothic period:

St. Peter’s is often identified with Baroque design. Who is the architect of it?

What is another term or the full name for Rose Window?

Which of the following is true about the Crystal Palace:

The most famous Byzantine Church and recognized as the banner structure of the Byzantine era:

Identify this known prehistoric community: