
Sydney Opera House: An Engineering Marvel

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who won the international design competition for the Sydney Opera House?
Norman Foster
Zaha Hadid
John Utzon
Frank Gehry
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial budget set for the construction of the Sydney Opera House?
10 million Australian dollars
7 million Australian dollars
15 million Australian dollars
20 million Australian dollars
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which technology was first used in the construction of the Sydney Opera House to analyze structural designs?
Computers for structural analysis
3D modeling software
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Structural analysis software
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique method was used to construct the roof shells of the Sydney Opera House?
Using multiple spheres
Sections of a single sphere
Non-repetitive irregular forms
Reinforced concrete beams
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did John Utzon resign from the Sydney Opera House project?
Disagreements with the government
He completed his work
Health issues
Lack of funding
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major change occurred in the Sydney Opera House's design after Utzon's departure?
The major hall became a multi-purpose venue
The Opera Theatre was renamed
The major hall became solely a concert venue
Introduction of new materials
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When was the Sydney Opera House officially opened?
1973
1970
1975
1980
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What prestigious award did John Utzon receive in 2003?
AIA Gold Medal
Nobel Prize in Architecture
Gold Medal of the RIBA
Pritzker Prize
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
233 designs were submitted for the Opera House international design competition held in 1956. Jørn Utzon from Denmark was announced the winner, receiving ₤5000 for his design.
TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
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