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GROUP 1 1.It means “Middle of America” and is located in the mid-latitudes of the Americas in the southern portion of North America, encompassing much of the isthmus that joins it with South America. (MESOAMERICA) 2. One of the largest structures of its type in the Western Hemisphere and it is Locat...

GROUP 1 1.It means “Middle of America” and is located in the mid-latitudes of the Americas in the southern portion of North America, encompassing much of the isthmus that joins it with South America. (MESOAMERICA) 2. One of the largest structures of its type in the Western Hemisphere and it is Located at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, Mexico. (PYRAMID OF THE SUN) 3. Also known in greater Mesoamerica as the Formative, has been divided into three logical time periods, the Early, Middle and Late. (PRE-CLASSIC PERIOD) 4. Is considered the height of the Maya civilization, characterized by great accomplishments like distinctive writing and calendric systems, polychrome ceramics, and etc. (CLASSIC PERIOD) 5. A Mayan city on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, is an active archaeological site and tourist attraction. (CHICHEN IZTA) 6. Possessed one of the greatest civilizations of the Western Hemisphere. They practiced agriculture, built great stone buildings and pyramid temples, worked gold and copper, and used a form of hieroglyphic writing that has now largely been deciphered. (MAYAN) 7. A calendrical system based on multiples of a 360-day year with a origin point of 3114 BC. (THE LONG COUNT) 8. Located at the northern end of the Avenue of the Dead, is the second largest structure in Teotihuacán, standing at 140 feet and measuring 426 by 511 feet at its base. (PYRAMID OF THE MOON) 9. A 2 kilometers long and 40 meters wide archaeological site in Mexico City, spanning across the holy city of Teotihuacan. It connects several important structures, including the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun, and is surrounded by ancient ruins and historical landmarks. (AVENUE OF THE DEAD) 10. A remarkable Maya architecture masterpiece built during the Itza-Cocom culture's decadence. It is a four-sided pyramid with a rectangular temple at its top. (TEMPLE OF KUKULCAN) GROUP 2 1. What agricultural innovation did the Aztecs develop to create "floating gardens"?** - Answer: Chinampas 2. What is the name of the Aztec manuscript that provides insights into their religious life and calendar system?** - Answer: Codex Borbonicus 3. What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco?** - Answer: Tenochtitlan 4. Which gods were honored at the Templo Mayor in Tenochtitlan?** - Answer: Huitzilopochtli (god of war) and Tlaloc (god of rain and agriculture) 5. Which Maya structure influenced Aztec temple design with its towering height and ceremonial importance?** - Answer: Tikal Temple Inca Civilization 6. What mountain estate exemplifies the Inca's architectural sophistication and sustainable agriculture?** - Answer: Machu Picchu 7. What is the name of the extensive road network built by the Inca Empire, including trails to Machu Picchu?** - Answer: Inca Trail 8. What was the purpose of the Intihuatana stone at Machu Picchu?** - Answer: Astronomical observation, particularly aligning with solar events 9. What are the three realms represented by the Temple of the Three Windows in Inca cosmology?** - Answer: The underworld, the earth, and the heavens 10. What record-keeping system, made of knotted cords, was used by the Incas to manage information?** - Answer: Quipu GROUP 3 1. What is the other term for Renaissance Revival architecture? a. gothic revival b. neo-renaissance c. baroque revival d. modern classicism Answer: b. Neo-Renaissance 2. Which period primarily inspired Renaissance Revival architecture? a. 17th-18th b.12th-13th c. 15th-16th d.17th-18th Answer: c. 15th-16th centuries 3. The use of architectural style from the previous era that has either been abandoned or neglected between its peak and its resurgence. a. Gothic Architecture b. Recycle Architecture c. Renaissance Architecture d. Revivalism Architecture Answer: Revivalism Architecture 4. Type of plan that is usually seen in Romanesque Revival architecture. a. Romanesque Plan b. Gothic Plan c. Basilica Plan d. Latin Cross Answer: Basilica Plan 5. What is the name of the monumental structure in Paris, designed in the Neoclassical architectural style, that honors those who fought and died for France? a. Monticello b. Arc de Triomphe c. La Grand Arche d. Newton Monument Answer: B. Arc de Triomphe 6. Who was the architect of Monticello and the Rotunda at the University of Virginia that also served as the 3rd U.S. President? a. Gian Lorenzo Bernini b. Thomas Edison c. Thomas Jefferson d. Frank Lloyd Wright Answer: C. Thomas Jefferson 7. Which gained popularity from the late 18th to the 19th century. Emphasizing veticality,intricate detailing,and pointed arches. a. Gothic Revival b. Religious Revival c. Nationalism d. Romanticism Answer: A. Gothic Revival 8. One of the most recognizable features of Gothic Revival,found in windows,doorways and structural supports. a. flying butresses b. vertical emphasis c. pointed arches and ribbed vaults d. intricate ornamentation Answer: C. Pointed Arches and Ribbed Vaults 9.Who are famous Neoclassism artists? Answer:Jacques-Louis David and Antonio Canova. 10.When did Neoclassicism start? Answer:Mid-18th century. GROUP 4 (1) What decorative features are included in the design of the Iron Bridge? a. Decorative fixtures b. Decorative rings and necklaces c. Iron d. Decorative rings and ogees ANSWER: d. decorative rings and ogees (2) How many arches does the new design of the Pont des Arts bridge have? a. Seven wooden arches b. Five steel arches c. Seven steel arches d. Four wooden arches ANSWER: c. seven steel arches (3) Who is the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer credited with revolutionizing the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution? a. Keisha Camille b. James Watt c. Precious Galaboc d. Zaha Hadid ANSWER: James Watt (4) Who invented the safety elevator, revolutionizing urban architecture and enabling the construction of modern skyscrapers? a. Elisha Otis b. Elisha Keys c. Elisha Aviquivil d. Elisha David ANSWER: A. Elisha Otis (5) An iconic symbol of France that was constructed as part of the 1889 Exposition Universelle. a. Sacré-Coeur b. Le Mont-Saint-Michel c. Eiffel Tower d. Château Frontenac ANSWER: C. Eiffel Tower (6) One of London’s most iconic railway stations, known for its grand Victorian architecture and rich history a. St. Pancreas Station b. St. Pancras Station c. Grand Central Terminal d. Kanazawa Station ANSWER: B. St. Pancras Station (7) The period of mass change in manufacturing and production with increased use of machines, technological innovations. a. Modern Era b. Industry Revolution c. Industrial Engineering d. Industrial Revolution ANSWER: D. Industrial Revolution (8) Which country became the world's leading industrial nation by the early 20th century? a. Philippines b. United States c. Germany d. United Kingdom ANSWER: b. United States (9) What structure is known to be a giant glass-and-iron exhibition hall in Hyde Park, London? a. Eiffel Tower b. Ivy Tower c. Crystal Palace d. Tower of Pisa ANSWER: C. Crystal Palace (10) Why was Lloyd's Building dubbed as “_________” based on the idea that the greatest amount of free floor space should be maintained? a. Bowel Movement b. Bowellism c. Bow down d. Bowling Area ANSWER: B. Bowellism GROUP 5 1. What style philosophy that sought to break away from historical styles and embraced innovation in materials and design? a. Art Novo b. Art Nouveau c. Art Deco 2. Which style philosophy emphasized handcrafted details, natural materials, and simple, functional design as a reaction against industrial mass production? a. Arts and Minecraft Movement b. Art Deco c. Arts and Crafts Movement 3. It has organic, flowing shapes resembling natural forms with smooth, curvaceous surfaces characteristic. a. Biomorphic Architecture b. Geometry Dash Architecture c. Neomorphic Architecture 4. Which architectural style became dominant after World War II until it was replaced by postmodernism in the 1980s? a. Modern Regency b. Modernism c. Modern Lights 5. What style philosophy emerged in Japan in the 1960s, largely in response to rapid urbanization, and was focused on ideas of flexibility, adaptability,and sustainability in urban planning? a. Metabolism b. Hepabolism c. Hyperbolism 6. Which style philosophy used bold geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and luxurious materials like chrome and glass? a. Art Novo b. Art Deco c. Art Appreciation 7. What colors were commonly used in Modernist architecture to enhance its minimalist design? a. Dark Colors b. Rainbow Colors c. Light Colors 8. Dutch artistic movement that emphasized the reduction of form to basic geometric shapes, straight lines,and primary colors. a. The Style b. The Wicked c. The Primer 9. Founded in Germany,the _____ school advocated for the unity of art, craft, and technology. a. Bow House b. Bauhaus c. Bay House 10. Became a defining material in modernist architecture, enabling expansive windows and curtain walls that emphasized transparency and light. a. Eyeglass b. Bini Glass c. Glass GROUP 6 1. It is a major architectural style and movement that began in Western Europe in the !920s and dominated modern architecture until the 1970s. A. Modernism B. Post Modernism C. International Style D. Deconstructivism 2. This type of architecture was based on the principles of functionalism, minimalist, and rejecting ornament. A. Futurist B. International Style C. Post Modernism D. Modernism 3. It is also known as Brutalist architecture that can be constructed quickly and economically. A. Deconstructivism B. Brutalism C. Modernism D. Futurist 4. What architectural style in 20th century architecture is aiming for creating a harmonious relationship between a building and its natural surroundings? A. Organic Architecture B. Green Architecture C. Futurist D. Deconstructivism 5. What architectural style emerged in the late 20th century as a response to the strict minimalism of Modernism? A. Modernism B. Post Modernism C. Brutalism D. Deconstructivism 6. What architectutal style emerged in the late 20th century that has complex facades with overlapping and intersecting elements? A. Modernism B. Futurist C. Brutalism D. Deconstructivism 7. What architectural style in the early 20th century that focuses on speed, technology, and modernity, breaking away from classical styles and emphasizing dynamic forms? A. Modernism B. Post Modernism C. Futurist D. Brutalism 8. What architectural style in the late 20th century that uses green roofs, solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and other features that promotes harmonious coexistence between human habitats and natural ecosystems. A. Green Architecture B. Organic Architecture C. Brutalist Architecture D. Modernism 9. This building is a work of Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunic that resembles two dancers and stands out for its undulating facade. A. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao B. Goetheanum C. Walt Disney Concert Hall D. Dancing House 10. This pair of residential towers is a work of Stefano Boeri, and it features vertical forests that house thousands of plants and trees. A. One Central Park B. Bosco VErticale C. The Edge D. Beddington Zero Energy Development GROUP 7 1: What is a technological integration commonly used in contemporary architecture to improve building efficiency? A. Solar panels for energy generation B. Handcrafted wooden beams C. Traditional brick construction methods D. Use of single-pane windows Correct Answer: A. Solar panels for energy generation 2: What is a global trend influencing contemporary architecture in response to climate change? A. Increased focus on minimalism B. Designing buildings to withstand extreme weather events C. Building in rural areas only D. Focusing on larger indoor spaces Correct Answer: B. Designing buildings to withstand extreme weather events 3: What is the primary design feature of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain? A. Pyramid-like shape with reflective glass façade B. Curvaceous titanium exterior inspired by organic, flowing forms C. Tallest building in Spain D. Vertical garden complex with futuristic technology Correct answer: B. Curvaceous titanium exterior inspired by organic, flowing forms 4: Which of the following buildings was designed by architect Zaha Hadid? A. The Shard, London B. Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku C. Apple Park, Cupertino D. Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE Correct answer: B. Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku 5: Who was the first woman to win the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004? A. Zaha Hadid B. Le Corbusier C. Frank Gehry D. Norman Foster Correct answer: A. Zaha Hadid 6: Which of the following features is commonly associated with contemporary architecture? A. Gothic arches B. Adaptive reuse C. Flying buttresses D. Classical columns Correct answer: B. Adaptive reuse 7. Which architectural movement primarily influences contemporary architecture? A. Baroque B. Gothic Revival C. Modernism D. Art Nouveau Correct answer: C. Modernism 8. What design philosophy does contemporary architecture often reject? A. Innovation and creativity B. Sustainability and functionality C. Use of modern materials D. Strict adherence to historical styles Correct answer: D. Strict adherence to historical styles 9. Which period marks the beginning of contemporary architecture? A. 1920s B. 1980s C. 2000s D. 1950s Correct answer: D. 1950s 10. What materials are commonly used in contemporary architecture for innovative forms and structures? A. Glass, steel, and concrete B. Wood and brick C. Adobe and straw D. Marble and limestone Correct answer: A. Glass, steel, and concrete