Architecture and Design Quiz

What is defined as the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures?

• Sculpture

• Architecture

• Literature

• Painting

Which era is known for the breakthrough from the 'Dark Ages' into the Holy Roman Empire?

• Baroque

• Charlemagne era

• Renaissance

• Modernism

What material was primarily used in the construction of early dwellings around 7500 BCE?

• Dried mud and brick

• Concrete

• Wood

• Stone

What is a colonnade?

• A style of painting

• A long sequence of columns

• A type of roof

• A decorative wall

Which architectural style is synonymous with the Norman period in Britain?

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Neoclassical

What is the primary focus of traditional Chinese architecture?

• Asymmetry

• Minimalism

• Symmetry

• Verticality

What significant structure was built to keep nomadic invaders out of Northern China?

• The Great Wall

• The Forbidden City

• The Terracotta Army

• The Summer Palace

What revolution began in the 18th century that fundamentally changed architecture?

• Digital Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Cultural Revolution

Who founded the Bauhaus School?

• Leandro Locsin

• Walter Gropius

• Frank Gehry

• Juan Nakpil

What is the main characteristic of postmodern architecture?

• Simplicity

• Symmetry

• Complexity and eclecticism

• Minimalism