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What is the purpose of the translucent paper-covered sliding panels in traditional Japanese houses?
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?
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?
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?
What is the name of the style of homes of the nobility in Heiankyo, now Kyoto?
What is the name of the 'golden hall' or main worship hall in Japanese architecture?
What is the name of the 'golden hall' or main worship hall in Japanese architecture?
What is the term used to refer to any place of worship other than Islamic mosques in southern Thailand?
What is the term used to refer to any place of worship other than Islamic mosques in southern Thailand?
What is the purpose of a Pailou in Chinese Architecture?
What is the purpose of a Pailou in Chinese Architecture?
What is characteristic of a Buddhist memorial mound?
What is characteristic of a Buddhist memorial mound?
What is the name of the roof tile described as S-shaped in appearance and single lap?
What is the name of the roof tile described as S-shaped in appearance and single lap?
What is the significance of Feng Sui in Chinese Architecture?
What is the significance of Feng Sui in Chinese Architecture?
What is the name of the architectural style characterized by a dense architectural flavor of the ethnic minority in the southwestern Yunnan Province?
What is the name of the architectural style characterized by a dense architectural flavor of the ethnic minority in the southwestern Yunnan Province?
What is the name of the famous monument in China that was built by Shi Huang Ti?
What is the name of the famous monument in China that was built by Shi Huang Ti?
What is the purpose of the Tokonoma in a traditional Japanese house?
What is the purpose of the Tokonoma in a traditional Japanese house?
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?
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?
What type of traditional Japanese house design is characterized by the use of Sukiya and Chashitsu styles?
What type of traditional Japanese house design is characterized by the use of Sukiya and Chashitsu styles?
Which Asian architectural style is characterized by the use of Shoji and Tatami?
Which Asian architectural style is characterized by the use of Shoji and Tatami?
What is the name of the Japanese architectural style that is characterized by the use of Kondo and Komainu?
What is the name of the Japanese architectural style that is characterized by the use of Kondo and Komainu?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Japanese architectural style?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Japanese architectural style?
