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Which among the following is NOT a determinant if architecture stye;

  • Religious/Faith
  • Geology (correct)
  • None among the choices
  • Socio-Political, Cultural and Economics

Which among the situations describe the earliest beginnings of architecture and the need for spaces and built environment;

  • Man living on caves (correct)
  • Man building the pyramid
  • None among the choices
  • Man in search food

Prehistoric man’s shift from living on natural spaces made up of weak materials into building more permanent and significant structures is brought about by:

  • The transition from being farmer to hunter-gatherer
  • Laws created by the leaders of the lans
  • The desire for better aesthetics
  • All of the above (correct)

This aspect that influences architectural design refers to the near environment and natural resources and is thereby the source of building materials.

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

The factor that affects architectural design in terms of seasonal conditions that may affect building orientation, siting?, and durability.

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

The invisible force that greatly influenced architectural design since Prehistoric time, this factor reveals the human heart. Because of this, man learned to build with a leaning towards height and tall structures.

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

A good majority of prehistoric architecture accounts for what kind of structures:

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

This refers to the high pyramidal stages tower of which the angles were oriented to cardinal points, which formed an important element in ancient Mesopotamian temple complexes.

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

The religious and geopolitical climate in prehistoric period allowed architecture and design to thrive through the creation of these building types:

<p>Residential and places of worship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Significant structures of ancient Egypt are aligned towards designing for the

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

A large proportion of the Egyptian columns, capitals and shafts are inspired from:

<p>Flowers, vegetables, leaves and plant stems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This refers to a rectangular, flat topped, funerary mound with sloping sides covering a burial chamber underground.

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

A monumental, four-sided stone shaft, usually monolithic and tapering to a pyramidal tip.

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

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.

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

The monumental gateway to the Acropolis is known as:

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

These refers to female figures serving as columns found in the Erechtheion

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

The most famous structure in the Acropolis.

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

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

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

The ancient Romans were the first ones to use this material extensively.

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

One of the utilitarian infrastructure with that the Romans have greatly studied and improved was:

<p>Plumbing System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which among the following are duly credited as a Roman contribution in architecture and planning.

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the key structures that the Romans have contributed, with its origin and design basis stemming from the Greek theater.

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

A temple dedicated to all Roman gods. A dome is designed at the top allowing natural light for the interiors. In this day and age, it now functions as a Catholic church.

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

Venue for gladiator fights and functioned as a public arena for the persecution of Christians (?)

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

From worship to gods and goddesses, the Romans adopted the Christian faith as enacted by this Roman ruler, who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.

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

This is often the form of early Christian church with a central high nave with clerestory, aisled along the sides, with apse at the end with a narthex and an atrium.

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

A characteristic feature of Gothic construction, in which the lateral thrusts of a roof or vault are taken up by a straight bar of masonry, usually sloping, carried on an arch, and a solid pier sufficient to receive the thrust.

<p>Flying buttress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the Gothic structural system that adds weight to the buttress?

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

A structural based on the principle of the arch, often constructed of masonry; typically consists of an arrangement of arches that cover the space below:

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

Renaissance architecture in Italy (16th century) is also referred to as:

<p>Cinquecento architecture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

“Renaissance” is French word meaning:

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

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

<p>St. Peter’s Basilica, Italy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A type and period in architecture that is highly ornate, displaying forms that are dramatic, curvy, elaborate with a sense of grandeur and dramatic,

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

The Image shown is known to be the

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

The Image shown is known to be the

<p>c. Stonehenge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Image shown is known to be the

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

The Image shown is known to be the

<p>d. Catal Huyuk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The image shown is known to be the:

<p>d. Ziggurat of Urnammu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The image shown is known to be the:

<p>c. Winged human headed lion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The image shown is known to be the

<p>c. Ishtar Gate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The image shown is known to be the

<p>Palace of Sargon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The image shown is known to be the

<p>b. Criosphinx (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the location of the Queen’s chamber.

<p>5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the location of the Pharaoh's chamber.

<p>4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>c. Architrave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A triangular gable usually having a horizontal cornice above the entablature

<p>b. Pediment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the Greek moulding shown

<p>a. Cyma Recta (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This refers to a semicircular (or nearly semicircular) or semi polygonal space, terminating an axis and intended to house an altar, Refer to the image shown

<p>b. Apse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An enclosed porch or vestibule at the entrance to some early Christian churches.

<p>c. Narthex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shown below i an image of this most famous Byzantine church

<p>b. Hagia Sophia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the image shown below in relation to the Byzantine period

<p>b. Pendentive dome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the Gothic church that is shown:

<p>d. Chartres Cathedral, France (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the Gothic church that is shown:

<p>c. Cologne Cathedral, Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the Gothic church that is show

<p>a. Reims Cathedral, France (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the Gothic church that is shown:

<p>b. Westminster Abbey, England (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the image shown:

<p>c. St. Peter’s Basilica, Italy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Capital of France (example flashcard)

Paris

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