Architectural Quiz

What was special about the Hagia Sophia when it was built?

• It contained the most buried rulers in the world.

• It had the most columns of any structure in the world.

• It was the largest interior space in the world.

• It was the most famous mosque in the world.

Which style of architecture featured stained glass windows like this one?

• Byzantine

• Classical Roman

• Gothic

• Renaissance

How does the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore feature such a large dome without flying buttresses?

• A dome shell on the inside and smaller domes on the outside support the weight.

• Brick and mortar are used to support the weight.

• Columns and arches are used along the outside to alleviate the pressure.

• Larger windows and minarets are used to distribute the weight.

Why did so many cultures build pyramids rather than large structures with vertical walls?

Answer explanation

Early architects wanted to build large buildings but did not have the knowledge yet to solve the problem of how to make vertical walls stable. The pyramid shape allowed them to build large, stable structures.

Which statement summarizes the Bauhaus philosophy?

• "Grand is great."

• "Less is more."

• "More is best."

• "More is more."

Answer explanation

Bauhaus design embraces simplicity.

Which structure is typical of the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties?

• Forbidden City

• Taj Mahal

• Eiffel Tower

• Colosseum

Answer explanation

The Ming and Qing Dynasties focused on beautiful, elaborate details and wood carving.

What styles of architecture are seen in the structure described in the image?

• Indian

• Islamic

• Persian

• Neoclassical

Answer explanation

India had contact with cultures in neighboring countries but also had its own style based on its main religion.

What happens when architectural styles are introduced to other cultures and ideas?

Answer explanation

When architectural styles are exposed to other cultures and ideas, they can absorb the characteristics of other styles and use them in new ways. They can use the new culture’s ideas in combination with the original style, or they can adopt the new style entirely.

Why was Dame Zaha Hadid's winning of the Pritzker Prize significant?

• She was the first woman to win the prize

• She was the first woman to design a building.

• She was the first woman to be a member of the guild.

• She was the first woman architect.

Answer explanation

Dame Zaha Hadid was the first woman to win the highest honor in architecture.

Short Answer: How did Dame Zaha Hadid contribute to the field of architecture?

• She created designs that were rooted in history and art yet looked like something no one had ever seen before.

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