Philippine Architecture History Quiz

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During what period did the Spanish-American War begin?

Semi-Finals: American Colonization Period

What was the U.S.'s colonial mission during the first phase of its rule over the Philippines?

Tutelage and preparing for independence

What served as the bicameral legislature during the U.S. rule over the Philippines?

U.S.-appointed Philippine Commission

When did the U.S. define its colonial mission as one of tutelage and preparing the Philippines for eventual independence?

Semi-Finals: American Colonization Period

When did the rule of the United States over the Philippines have two phases?

Semi-Finals: American Colonization Period

Who was the architect of Manila City Hall (1941)?

Antonio Toledo

What defined the principal facade and main entrance of Manila City Hall (1941)?

Monotonous detailing

Which part of Manila City Hall (1941) had an entrance with a balcony defined by three arches?

South elevation

What stylistic treatment was used for the north entrance of Manila City Hall (1941)?

Pediments and a tall octagonal clock tower

What terminated into a dome with a lantern at Manila City Hall (1941)?

Tall octagonal clock tower

Study Notes

Spanish-American War

  • The Spanish-American War began in 1898.

U.S. Colonial Rule over the Philippines

  • The U.S.'s colonial mission during the first phase was to establish a military government.
  • The Philippine Commission served as the bicameral legislature during the U.S. rule over the Philippines.
  • The U.S. defined its colonial mission as one of tutelage and preparing the Philippines for eventual independence in 1902.
  • The rule of the United States over the Philippines had two phases: the military phase (1898-1902) and the civil phase (1902-1946).

Manila City Hall (1941)

  • The architect of Manila City Hall was Antonio Toledo.
  • The principal facade and main entrance of Manila City Hall were defined by a central clock tower that terminated into a dome with a lantern.
  • The east wing of Manila City Hall had an entrance with a balcony defined by three arches.
  • The north entrance of Manila City Hall featured a neo-classical stylistic treatment.

Test your knowledge of the history of architecture in the Philippines with this quiz covering topics from the Pre-Spanish Period to Independence & Modern Architecture. This quiz is part of the HOA 104 course at MSEUF College of Architecture & Fine Arts for the 1st semester of 202

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