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What is the primary purpose of a convento in a Spanish colonial church complex?
What is the primary purpose of a convento in a Spanish colonial church complex?
- To serve as a focal point for the church's architecture
- To provide a residence for nuns and priests (correct)
- To store sacred relics
- To house the main altar
What is the term for the area inside the altar mayor where the body of Christ is stored?
What is the term for the area inside the altar mayor where the body of Christ is stored?
- Sagrario (correct)
- Campanarios
- Pulpito
- Retablo
What is the primary purpose of a campanario in a Spanish colonial church?
What is the primary purpose of a campanario in a Spanish colonial church?
- To store sacred relics
- To provide a residence for the clergy
- To serve as a focal point for the church's architecture (correct)
- To house the main altar
Which of the following architectural styles is characterized by the use of buttresses to resist earthquakes?
Which of the following architectural styles is characterized by the use of buttresses to resist earthquakes?
What is the term for the ornate, decorative screen behind the altar in a Spanish colonial church?
What is the term for the ornate, decorative screen behind the altar in a Spanish colonial church?
Who is the architect of the San Agustin Church in Manila?
Who is the architect of the San Agustin Church in Manila?
What is the term for the main altar itself in a Spanish colonial church?
What is the term for the main altar itself in a Spanish colonial church?
What is the name of the architectural style that combines Filipino and Chinese elements?
What is the name of the architectural style that combines Filipino and Chinese elements?
Which church is considered the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines?
Which church is considered the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines?
Who is the architect of the Paoay Church, also known as the San Agustin Church?
Who is the architect of the Paoay Church, also known as the San Agustin Church?
What is the name of the architectural style characterized by grandiosity and ornateness?
What is the name of the architectural style characterized by grandiosity and ornateness?
Which architectural style is associated with the Miagao Church in Ilo-ilo?
Which architectural style is associated with the Miagao Church in Ilo-ilo?
Who is the architect credited with designing the Tumauini Church in Isabela?
Who is the architect credited with designing the Tumauini Church in Isabela?
What architectural style is characterized by the ornate decoration of the Daraga Church in Albay?
What architectural style is characterized by the ornate decoration of the Daraga Church in Albay?
What legislation ensures the conservation and protection of Philippine-built heritage?
What legislation ensures the conservation and protection of Philippine-built heritage?
Which church was chosen as the site of the First Philippine Congress, also known as the Malolos Congress?
Which church was chosen as the site of the First Philippine Congress, also known as the Malolos Congress?
Who is the architect credited with designing the Quiapo Church?
Who is the architect credited with designing the Quiapo Church?
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