ARCHITECTURE IN ASIA

The Great Wall of China was built during the Qin dynasty by..

• Shi Huang-Ti

• San Huang

• Lu Buwei

• King Zhuangxiang of Qin

Answer explanation

Qin Shi Huang or Shi Huangdi

Usual number of stories for a Chinese pagonda.

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 10

Answer explanation

3 or 13, never even numbers

Plan shape of a Chinese pagonda

• Rectangular

• Square

• Octagonal

• Hexagonal

Answer explanation

Plan shape of a Japanese pagonda.

• Rectangular

• Square

• Round

• Triangular

Answer explanation

What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese pagondas?

• Chinese pagodas are polygonal; Japanese are square in plan

• Chinese pagodas are mostly five-storeyed; Japanese are three to fifteen

• Japanese pagodas plans are polygonal; Chinese are square

• Japanese pagodas are mostly four-storeyed; Chinese are three to seven

Answer explanation

Why did the Chinese used color coding in their roofing?

• To make their environment colorful

• To identify the social stature

• It is in accordance to their ritual

• To identify the Emperor's Palace

Buddhist architecture shown in rock-cut temples with lavishly carved interiors is a characteristic feature of what style of architecture?

• Japanese

• Chinese

• Balinese

• Indian

Answer explanation

From what style of architecture were the Chinese pagodas derived?

• Japanese

• Chinese

• Muslim

• Indian

Answer explanation

Dravidian

What is referred to as a Chinese geomancy originally called "under the canopy of heaven"?

• Ba-gua

• Si chi

• Seng chi

• Feng Shui

In Islam Architecture, a recess in wall, often designed to accomodate a statue.

• Mihrab

• Niche

• Pedestal

• Rustification

Answer explanation