17 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a convento in a Spanish colonial church complex?
To provide a residence for nuns and priests
What is the term for the area inside the altar mayor where the body of Christ is stored?
Sagrario
What is the primary purpose of a campanario in a Spanish colonial church?
To serve as a focal point for the church's architecture
Which of the following architectural styles is characterized by the use of buttresses to resist earthquakes?
Earthquake Baroque
What is the term for the ornate, decorative screen behind the altar in a Spanish colonial church?
Retablo
Who is the architect of the San Agustin Church in Manila?
Juan de Macías
What is the term for the main altar itself in a Spanish colonial church?
Altar mayor
What is the name of the architectural style that combines Filipino and Chinese elements?
Filipino-Chinese
Which church is considered the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines?
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño
Who is the architect of the Paoay Church, also known as the San Agustin Church?
Padre Antonio Estavillo
What is the name of the architectural style characterized by grandiosity and ornateness?
Baroque
Which architectural style is associated with the Miagao Church in Ilo-ilo?
Baroque architecture
Who is the architect credited with designing the Tumauini Church in Isabela?
Domingo Forto
What architectural style is characterized by the ornate decoration of the Daraga Church in Albay?
Churrigueresque
What legislation ensures the conservation and protection of Philippine-built heritage?
National Heritage Law (RA10066)
Which church was chosen as the site of the First Philippine Congress, also known as the Malolos Congress?
Barasoain Church
Who is the architect credited with designing the Quiapo Church?
Juan Nakpil
This quiz covers the architecture and features of notable churches in the Philippines, including the Basilica Minore del Santo Nina and Taal Basilica.
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