History & Theory of Architecture Finals

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Imhotep was a sage, architect, astrologer, and chief minister to Djoser

Which of the following is not a pre historic structure?

The famous cave in France housing various evidences of Ancient man's worship and art.

A primitive construction method where stone is placed on top of each other; it does not involve the usage of binding agents but rely only an balance and placement/positioning of stones for perfect balance.

A tall stone put in a vertical position by people in prehistoric times.

A burial mound in England that is circular in shape.

This landmark presents Monumental round-oval and rectangular Megalithic structures erected by hunter-gatherers in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic age between 9,600 and 8,200 BCE.

Generally prehistoric structures are _______________________, or an architecture of stones in medium to large sizes placed together to create spaces.

A housing development in Ancient Turkey where houses are available through the rooftop.

The Stonehenge is a huge man-made circle of standing stones. One of the most important Megalithic Monuments in Europe; believed to have had religious and astronomical purposes.

Dolmen is a type of stone monument found in a variety of places throughout the world. Its is made of two or more upright stones with a single stone lying across them.

Burial Mound in Newgrange Ireland is an artificial hill of earth and stones built over the remains of the dead.

Hypostyle meant an open space with a series of columns.

A prehistoric monument consisting of at least 2-3 large standing stones.

The image below is a prehistoric dwelling in Peru and is also called the Inca House. Another term for this development is:

Evidences of pre-historic architecture are significant in the following countries/regions except for:

Following the conquests of Alexander the Great, the architecture of West Asia was influenced by Hellenistic and later Roman styles. This period saw the construction of theaters, amphitheaters, and monumental public buildings.

This is one of the main gates surrounding the inner city of Babylon, capital of the ancient Mesopotamian kingdom of Babylonia. It was the largest and most elaborate of the city's gateways.

What type of sphinx is shown on the image above?

What type of sphinx is shown on the image above?

What type of sphinx is shown on the image above?

Believed to be created by King Nebuchadnezzar for his wife, it is an evidence of having space features in palaces that appreciate vistas.

A mastaba is a typical Egyptian home.

Egyptian columns were normally plain and smooth.

Identify part No. 6 of the pyramid:

Identify part No. 2 of the pyramid:

Identify part No. 5 of the pyramid:

A gateway to an Egyptian temple.

It usually has one flat top rectangular mound carrying the upper temple.

It is ancient Egyptian tomb rectangular in shape with sloping sides and a flat roof, standing to a height of 17–20 feet (5–6 m), consisting of an underground burial chamber with rooms above it (at ground level) in which to store offerings.

What were the first houses made of in ancient Egypt?

The Egyptians did not believe in the after life.

Which among the choices is the Volute-headed capital?

Which among the choices is the Palm-headed capital?

Papyrus is type of paper that ancient Egyptians use for writing.

Private family apartment or womens quarter

Is the writing system used in ancient Egypt that used pictures instead of letters.

Monumental pyramids, temples, and shrines. This architecture is classified under which historical design period

Which among the following building types or monumental structures are not built by the Egyptians.

This holds the record as the largest pyramid in Egypt.

Although few and not significant, it can be noted that that the West Asiatic Architecture had arched features in it.

The image above is known to be:

An Egyptian obelisk has similarities to the Menhir.

Sphinxes are burial chambers with the pharoah’s body buried underneath.

Hypostyle meant an open space filled with Sphinxes.

Which among the following structures were never physically evidenced/excavated? 1. Ziggurat, 2. Ishtar Gate, 3. Hanging Garden of Babylon, 4. Tower of Babel

A monumental, four-sided stone mortuary structure that is usually monolithic

An agricultural region from the Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the West to Iraq and in: location of human kinds earliest cultures.

An ancient region in western Asia between Tigris and Euphrates rivers, comprising the land of Sumer and Akkad and occupied successively by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians(now part of Iraq).

Identify no. 6

The Parthenon had a 2 storey collonade in its interior.

A triangular gable usually having a horizontal cornice above the entablature

The most prominent structure in the Acropolis:

The Erechtheion is symetrical.

Ancient Greek architects used entasis in column design primarily to:

Which of the following best describes the purpose of entasis in classical columns?

The Caryatid faced the Parthenon.

The Parthenon is designed using which architectural order?

Among the principles of design, these 2 best describes Greek Architecture:

The monumental gateway to the Acropolis is known as:

The design and building direction of the ancient Greeks were mainly geared towards the following EXCEPT for:

Relating Greek Classical orders to historical Philippine Architecture, what is the order utilized by the Manila Post Office (By Tomas Mapua, Juan Arellano and Ralph Doane, 1926)?

Most of the Greek temples are elevated above grade line to about 3-7 steps or more. That height from the grade line to the top of the temple floor, or simply the main level of the temple is termed as:

This structure in Acropolis is noted for being asymmetrical, of Ionic order and utilizing Caryatid not just for aesthetic purposes but also as a structural column.

Relating Greek Classical orders to historical Philippine Architecture, what is the order utilized by the Dela Salle University Main Building (By Tomas Mapua, 1920)?

These two temples are not based on the Doric Order:

What is the primary function of a bouleuterion on ancient Greece?

Identify no. 3

The Greek entablature is composed of:

Is the oldest and simplest of the Greek architectural orders. It is characterized by sturdy, fluted columns with no base, topped by a plain capital.

A venue for gladiator wars

Which emperor of the Roman Empire initiated a change in their belief system that impacted the way structures were designed and developed?

A venue for public baths

Identify no. 1

Select which of the following are housing for the Romans of the upper class. You may have more than 1 answer.

A venue for political affairs

Refers to a ceiling or roof constructed of stone, brick, or concrete using the principle of the arch in which voussoirs support each other through lateral pressure. One distgiuishing mark of this is the tip at the centroid.

The Pantheon has a domical roofing with a hole at the apex. What is the term for this hole

A venue for cultural and artistic affairs

The ancient Romans used this building material extensively:

A row of arches supported by piers and columns that are often utilized in Romanesque churches. It is a significant decorative feature of this era.

Observe the evolution of the Corinthian capital. Which among the statements have no basis or can be considered as an untrue statement.

What kind of vault were most prevalent during the Romanesque era?

Identify no. 2

Which of the following best describes Renaissance Architecture:

A French word meaning "rebirth"

Which of the following is true about the Baroque style:

Identify the Greek classical order shown:

Which of the following buildings is a prime example of Industrial Revolution architecture?

Which of the following is true about the Crystal Palace:

Identify part A

Romanesque structures widely used flying buttresses.

Identify part D

What type of arch is shown above?

Identify part E

Identify part F

St. Peter’s is often identified with Baroque design. Who is the architect of it?

Identify part B

Romanesque Architecture is often compared with Gothic style. One key difference is in the way the arches are constructed. Which among the following is true about this comparison:

What is a defining characteristic of Industrial Revolution architecture:

A design and construction technique widely used during the Gothic period:

Identify part C

A lot of these were constructed during the Romanesque era. This is a complex development of buildings and open land used for church purposes.

Identify A

Identify this image:

Identify C

Identify B

The image below is a structure or feature of Roman Architecture

The image below is a structure or feature of Roman Architecture

The image below is a structure or feature of Roman Architecture

Identify this cathedral:

Identify this cathedral:

Identify this cathedral:

Identify the image below. Is this Basilica of Saint-Sernin (Toulouse)?

Identify this cathedral:

Identify this cathedral:

This was a popular design element of Cathedrals.

Identify the image below. Is this Speyer Cathedral?

What is the full name of Ma'am Patadlas?

What type of arch is shown above?

What type of arch is shown above?

What type of arch is shown above?

What type of arch is shown above?

What type of arch is shown above?