Ancient Greek Architecture Quiz

What architectural style did the ancient Greeks develop that is described as monumental and highly distinctive?

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Classical

• Renaissance

In which century did the peak of Greek architectural style, as mentioned in the text, occur?

• 300s B.C.

• 400s B.C.

• 500s B.C.

• 600s B.C.

What elements did architects of the classical Greek period combine in their designs?

• Design ideas from the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands

• Design ideas from the Roman Empire

• Design ideas from the Gothic period

• Design ideas from the Renaissance period

Which culture was influenced by the work of Greek builders, as mentioned in the text?

• Egyptian

• Mesopotamian

• Roman

• Chinese

What are the three orders of Greek architecture mentioned in the text?

• Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

• Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque

• Tuscan, Composite, Doric

• Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan

Which was the first of the Greek architectural orders to develop?

• Ionic

• Corinthian

• Doric

• Tuscan

What material did the Greeks initially use for constructing their buildings before they began to use stone?

• Brick

• Mud

• Wood

• Marble

What are the three main divisions of the Doric order as mentioned in the text?

• Base, shaft, capital

• Stepped platform, columns, entablature

• Architrave, frieze, cornice

• Pedestal, column, architrave

What is the most complex part of the Doric order according to the text?

• The shaft

• The capital

• The entablature

• The flutes

Which of the following is not a feature of the Doric order in Greek architecture?

• Architrave

• Frieze

• Cornice

• Acanthus leaf