Islamic Architecture: Muhammadan or Saracenic Architecture

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Which Indian structure was the first luxury hotel in India to achieve LEED Platinum certification?

  • Mahatma Mandir by Fariborz Sahba
  • The Hive by Morphogenesis
  • Antilia by Perkins and Will
  • ITC Gardenia by Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (correct)

What is the distinctive architectural feature of The Hive designed by Morphogenesis?

  • Sleek lines and modernist elements
  • Honeycomb-like facade (correct)
  • LEED Platinum certification
  • 173 meters tall structure

Which architect designed Antilia, one of the tallest residential buildings in the world?

  • Fariborz Sahba
  • Joseph Allen Stein
  • Perkins and Will (correct)
  • Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum

What feature sets the Lotus Temple apart from traditional architectural styles?

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Which Indian convention center is considered one of the biggest in India?

<p>Mahatma Mandir by Fariborz Sahba (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian architectural structure features a luxury hotel that achieved LEED Platinum certification?

<p>Indian Habitat Centre by Joseph Allen Stein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 110-meter-high pagoda built in 989 by architect Yu Hao?

<p>It housed a relic of the Indian Emperor Ashoka, known for its towering Buddhist pagodas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What architectural influence did the Mongolian people bring during the Yuan Dynasty?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Chinese architecture mentioned in the text?

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What is the significance of the Dougong system in Chinese architecture?

<p>It is a system of wooden brackets that can support overhanging roofs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty is known for its close adherence to traditional principles of architecture?

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What is the significance of Feng Shui in Chinese architecture?

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Which of the following is NOT an architectural element of Islamic architecture?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Indian architecture?

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Which of the following is NOT a building material commonly used in traditional Indian architecture?

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The Dholavira site, part of the Indus Valley Civilization, is known for which of the following features?

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Which of the following architectural structures is dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya?

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Which of the following architects is known for their work on the Kamala House and Sangath?

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Which of the following structures is attributed to the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens?

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Which of the following is NOT a part of a traditional mosque?

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Which of the following architectural styles is associated with the Khajuraho Temples?

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Which of the following architects is considered India's greatest architect?

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