Architecture as Art

Identify the architectural feature that was commonly used in Renaissance buildings.

• Flying buttresses

• Ribbed vaults

• Domes

• Tracery

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The Italian Renaissance was characterized by:

• A transition from monarchy to democracy

• The birth of philosophy

• Great art and architecture

• Famous epic poetry

Imagine you're a time-traveling historian, visiting ancient Greece. You notice three distinct styles of columns. Can you arrange them from the simplest to the most complex?

• Ionic, Doric, Corinthian

• Corinthian, Doric, Ionic

• Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

• Ionic, Corinthian, Doric

The art or science of building.

• Civilization

• Architecture

• Leonardo de Vinci

• Cities

The pyramids of Ancient Egypt demonstrated the religious devotion of Egyptians and the power of their government.

• Public Works

• Art and Architecture

• Cities and Agriculture

• Central Government

Which architectural style is known for its use of flying buttresses and large stained glass windows?

• Romanesque

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Neoclassical

What is the primary purpose of a ziggurat in ancient Mesopotamian architecture?

• Residential housing

• Religious ceremonies

• Military defense

• Market trading

Which of the following architects is famous for designing the Guggenheim Museum in New York?

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Le Corbusier

• Zaha Hadid

• I.M. Pei

The Parthenon in Athens is an example of which architectural order?

• Doric

• Ionic

• Corinthian

• Tuscan

Which architectural movement is characterized by its emphasis on function and simplicity, often using steel and glass?

• Art Deco

• Gothic Revival

• Modernism

• Rococo