History of Chinese Architecture in ARCH 30142

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What is the primary influence of Chinese architecture?

  • Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Vietnam (correct)
  • Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia
  • Japan, Korea, and Mongolia
  • Japan and Korea only

How old is the architecture of China?

  • As old as Greek architecture
  • As old as Chinese civilization (correct)
  • As old as Roman architecture
  • As old as Egyptian architecture

Which countries were influenced by Chinese architecture?

  • Korea and Mongolia
  • Vietnam and Southeast Asia
  • Korea and Southeast Asia (correct)
  • Japan and Vietnam

In which regions did Chinese architecture have a varying amount of influence?

<p>Southeast and South Asia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the architectural style that developed over millennia in China?

<p>Traditional Chinese architecture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From what source of information is there strong evidence testifying to the indigenous system of construction in China?

<p>Literary and exemplary sources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty was the first to rule the kingdom that merged in the middle reaches of the Yellow River in China?

<p>Shang Dynasty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who became the first emperor of China in 221BC?

<p>Shi Huangdi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of building the Great Wall of China?

<p>To repel northern enemies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which religion emphasized universal love as a solution to social disorder?

<p>Taoism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used for building pagodas?

<p>Granite (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural structure is associated with leading to temples, palaces, tombs, or sacred places?

<p>Pai-lous (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the chief feature of the temples in ancient Chinese architecture?

<p>Distinctive roofs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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