12 Questions
What was the primary goal of the City Beautiful movement?
To enhance urban areas and make them more clean, sanitary and beautiful
Which city was the venue and centerpiece of the fair that inspired the City Beautiful movement?
Chicago
Which of the following principles did the City Beautiful movement promote in urban design?
Neoclassical architectural principles based on symmetry, balance, and splendor
Which city is widely recognized as one of the best-designed capital cities in the world, influenced by the City Beautiful movement?
Washington, D.C.
What is the purpose of the diagonal avenues in the design of Washington, D.C.?
To create a sense of design and elegance, and represent the importance of unity in the country
Who was the visionary architect responsible for the unique design of Washington, D.C.?
Pierre L'Enfant
What was the primary impetus for the formation of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) in 1928?
To standardize and regulate the bidding and procedures for hosting World Expos
Which of the following statements is true about the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893?
It introduced over 27 million people to modern inventions like elevators and voice recordings
What was the primary reason for the population growth in U.S. cities in the late 19th century?
Immigration from around the world
Which of the following statements best describes the perception of cities in the U.S. during the late 19th century?
Cities were perceived as ugly, congested, dirty, and unsafe
What was the primary catalyst for the emergence of the City Beautiful Movement?
The problems experienced and tackled at the World's Columbian Exposition
Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by U.S. cities in the late 19th century?
Lack of skilled labor due to rural-urban migration
Test your knowledge on the history of World Fairs, from the Great Exhibition of 1851 in the UK to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. Learn about the events that shaped the early international exhibitions.
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