G5 2Q Heritage Architecture Quiz

What is the purpose of adaptive reuse in preserving old houses and buildings?

• To tear them apart and build new structures

• To maintain them and keep them clean

• To introduce contemporary functions to old structures

• To replace them with bigger houses or buildings

What is the significance of heritage architecture?

• It is an extension of external influences

• It reflects the creativity and ingenuity of Filipinos

• It is a detriment to progress

• It is easily replaceable

What are some examples of indigenous architecture in the Philippines?

• Bahay kubo, bahay na bato, and carcel

• Rakuh, lean-to, and fale

• Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Deco

• Bahay kubo, bahay na bato, and Gabaldon schools

What is the main characteristic of the bahay kubo?

• It is made of stone

• It is a multi-purpose single room

• It has a grand staircase

• It is built on treetops

What is the purpose of the bahay na bato?

• To showcase the latest furniture and furnishings from Europe

• To provide a comfortable living space

• To withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters

• To serve as a fortress for the townspeople

What are some examples of heritage architecture during the Spanish colonization?

• Bahay kubo, bahay na bato, and carcel

• Rakuh, lean-to, and fale

• Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Deco

• Churches, government buildings, and ports

What are some examples of heritage architecture during the American colonization?

• Bahay kubo, bahay na bato, and carcel

• Rakuh, lean-to, and fale

• Baroque, Neoclassical, and Art Deco

• Schools, hospitals, and provincial capitols

What is the purpose of the bell tower in heritage churches?

• To protect the church from earthquakes

• To serve as a watchtower

• To showcase the architectural beauty

• To provide a place for the bells

What is the importance of proper conservation in heritage churches?

• To add materials that are not part of the original construction

• To reinforce the church and make it last longer

• To neglect the structure and let it decay

• To tear down the church and build a new one

What are some threats to heritage churches?

• Destruction caused by war or natural elements

• Improper restoration

• Neglect and lack of maintenance

• All of the above