Doric and Ionic Temple Architecture Quiz

What is a distinctive feature of Doric columns?

• They have acanthus leaves.

• They are plain and simple, with fluting.

• They have volutes.

• They are smooth.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Ionic columns?

• They have acanthus leaf decorations.

• They are plain and simple, with fluting.

• They have volutes.

• They are smooth.

What cultural significance did Doric architecture have in ancient Greece?

• It was associated with wealth and luxury.

• It symbolised strength and simplicity.

• It was used exclusively for residential buildings.

• It was associated with the east.

In what way did Ionic columns reflect the cultural values of the Greeks?

• They symbolised democracy and equality.

• They represented wealth and sophistication.

• They were a symbol of military power.

• They were used only in temples dedicated to male gods.

What is the primary material used in the construction of Greek temples?

• Wood

• Marble

• Brick

• Concrete

Which of the following was NOT a location where architectural sculpture was typically placed?

• Ionic frieze

• Cella

• Pediment

• Metope

Which of the following is the term for the triangular shaped area, typically found on the east & west side of a temple?

• metope

• pediment
• frieze
• capital

Which of the following terms refers to the square area in between triglyphs on a doric frieze, where architectural sculpture was usually found?

• capital

• pediment

• Ionic frieze

• metope

Which of the following terms refers to the continuous area above the architrave on an ionic temple, where architectural sculpture could usually be found?

• frieze
• capital

• pediment
• triglyph