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?

    <p>Contemporary architectural style</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mahatma Mandir by Fariborz Sahba</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A focus on simplicity and roughness due to their inexperience in architecture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The incorporation of Islamic architectural elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Ming Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Feng Shui in Chinese architecture?

    <p>It is a practice that aims to promote harmony and happiness through design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Indian architecture?

    <p>The ability to blend elements from various periods, dynasties, and cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>A citadel, middletown, and lowertown</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Balkrishna Vitalhadas Doshi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rashtrapati Bhavan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Both Hindu and Jain architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Charles Mark Correa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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