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What is the purpose of the translucent paper-covered sliding panels in traditional Japanese houses?

  • To separate spaces without blocking light (correct)
  • To add aesthetic appeal
  • To block sunlight
  • To provide insulation
  • What is the name of the structure built on stilts to house a monk in Thai architecture?

  • Wat
  • Kuti (correct)
  • Sala
  • Chedi
  • What is the term used to refer to a gable roof in Thai architecture?

  • Chofah (correct)
  • Sala
  • Chedi
  • Prang
  • What is the name of the style of homes of the nobility in Heiankyo, now Kyoto?

    <p>Shinden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the 'golden hall' or main worship hall in Japanese architecture?

    <p>Kondo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to refer to any place of worship other than Islamic mosques in southern Thailand?

    <p>Wat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Pailou in Chinese Architecture?

    <p>A ceremonial gateway erected in memory of an eminent person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of a Buddhist memorial mound?

    <p>A central pillared chamber or quadrangle surrounded by a verandah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the roof tile described as S-shaped in appearance and single lap?

    <p>Pantile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Feng Sui in Chinese Architecture?

    <p>It is a set of general beliefs and traditions about luck that affects architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the architectural style characterized by a dense architectural flavor of the ethnic minority in the southwestern Yunnan Province?

    <p>Shikumen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous monument in China that was built by Shi Huang Ti?

    <p>The Great Wall of China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Tokonoma in a traditional Japanese house?

    <p>A space for displaying items for artistic appreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese architectural complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to heaven for good harvest?

    <p>The Temple of Heaven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of traditional Japanese house design is characterized by the use of Sukiya and Chashitsu styles?

    <p>Machiya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Asian architectural style is characterized by the use of Shoji and Tatami?

    <p>Traditional Japanese House Design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Japanese architectural style that is characterized by the use of Kondo and Komainu?

    <p>Shinden-Zukuri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of Japanese architectural style?

    <p>Qin Shi Huang</p> Signup and view all the answers

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