29 Questions
Which ancient civilization constructed monumental pyramids, temples, and shrines?
Egypt
During the Classical period, what architectural feature continued to influence modern building design?
Classical Orders
What architectural style evolved in Rome after Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium?
Byzantine
Which region is referred to as Mesopotamia, known for West Asiatic Architecture?
Tigris & Euphrates
What type of structures did humans construct before recorded history according to the text?
Earthen mounds and stone circles
During what time period did prehistoric architecture include structures like Stonehenge and cliff dwellings in the Americas?
3,050 BC to 900 BC
Who designed the Glasgow School of Art in 1907?
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Which architect is associated with the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona?
Antoni Gaudi
Who is known as the founder of the Vienna Secession and designer of its headquarters?
Joseph Maria Olbrich
Which architect designed the Louvre Pyramid in 1998?
I.M. Pei
Who was known for his entrances to the Paris Metro?
Hector Guimard
Which architect is associated with the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC?
Henry Bacon
Who designed the giant bas-relief of Santo Domingo in the church complex?
Francesco Monti
What do the murals by National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco in the church depict?
Life and times of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
What is depicted in the stained-glass designs by Galo Ocampo in the church?
Original 15 Stations of the Holy Rosary
Which church in Metro Manila is known for having intricate stained-glass designs by Galo Ocampo?
Santo Domingo Church
When was the Santo Domingo church complex inaugurated?
October 12, 1954
Which artist created murals in vivid brown tones depicting the Four Evangelists in the church?
Vicente García Llamas
Who was the Pritzker Laureate from Mexico in 1980?
Luis Barragan
Which architect from Switzerland received the National Artist Award?
Jacques Herzog
Who won the Pritzker Laureate in 2004?
Richard Meier
Which architect from Denmark received the Likha Gold Medal Award?
Jose Maria Utzon
Who was the Pritzker Laureate from the USA in 1979?
Philip Johnson
How were the only entrances to the castles usually managed?
Via a rope ladder that would be lowered for the villagers and raised when invaders arrived
When were the Igorot forts constructed?
Around 2000 BC
What is a key characteristic of the Classical Filipino House called Torogan?
Elevated by 0.30m to 2.20m above the ground
What is the main reason for ensuring good ventilation in Maguindana houses?
To maintain a cool interior due to the hot climate
What kind of artistic elements are typically used in Maguindana houses?
Okir and other local artistic elements
What type of structure are the Large Houses / Big House of Datu Inuc typically made of?
Nipa, bamboo, and wood materials
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