June 2017 Past Board Exam

What exactly is Bramante’s contribution in the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica?

• Greek Cross Plan

• Added Cupola

• Designed the Piazza

• First Architect

What was Michaelangelo’s contribution in the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica?

• Facade

• Piazza

• Dome

• Main Altar

A decorative niche often topped a canopy and housing a statue.

• Baldochino

• Tabernacle

• Bema

• Cancelli

A capital / bracket in Japanese Architecture?

• Torii

• Masu-gumi

• Tokonoma

• Cha-sit-su

It is the Grandest temple in Egyptian Architecture?

• Great Temple of Amon Karnak

• Great Temple of Abu Simbel

• Temple of Queen Hapshepsut

• Tomb of the Kings

A movement of Gothic Architecture originating from the late 18th century but flourishing mainly in the 19th century?

• Flamboyant Style

• Lancet Style

• Neo Gothic

• Gothic Revival

Abstractionism started when?

• 17th Century

• 18th Century

• 19th Century

• 20th Century

A small overhanging turret on a wall or tower often at a corner or near gateway?

• Machicolation

• Merlon

• Embrassure / Crenel

• Bartizan

A triangular piece of wall above the entablature which fills in and support the sloping roof?

• Pendentive

• Pediment

• Architrave

• Frieze

An Architectural style free from historical style?

• Art Deco

• Art Nouveau

• Beaux Arts

• Arts and Crafts