HOA3- Quiz no. 4- Korean Architecture

What do you call the traditional Korean house?

• Japchae

• Manok

• Hanok

• Bonchon

What do you call the Wooden Bracket systems of Korea?

• Gong-po

• Dougong

• Ping-pong

• Pogo

What is the Multi-Bracket System used for in Korean architecture?

• To create optical corrections

• To provide greater support and ornamentation

• To block cold winds

• To allow ventilation

Entasis in Korean architecture is used to create an optical correction, making columns appear ________.

• straighter

• wider

• shorter

• thinner

Which type of roof is commonly found in palaces and temples?

• Matbae (Gable Roof)

• Unyeok (Hip Roof)

• Paljak (Hip-and-Gable Roof)

What materials are used to make raised platforms in Korean traditional houses?

• Wood and clay

• Cornerstones and natural stone blocks

• Metal and glass

• Plastic and rubber

What do you call the flooring of Hanok's?

• Tatami

• Maru

• Ondol

• Gudeul

Giwa (Tile Roofs) are used for what purpose in Korean architecture?

• Aesthetic appeal

• Weather protection

• Cultural symbolism

• All of the above

What is the primary function of the ondol heating system in traditional Korean homes?

• To provide cooling

• To heat the floors

• To insulate the walls

• To ventilate the space

What do you call the traditional paper used for Doors and Windows?

• Zoro

• Sanji

• Hanji

• Fusama