Planning 2 Module 1

Who wrote The Culture of Cities?

• Jane Jacobs

• Lewis Mumford

• Kevin Lynch

• Daniel Burnham

What was a key feature of medieval hamlets, according to Mumford?

• High-rise towers

• Car-centric avenues

• Industrial factories

• Compact, worker-friendly streets

What structure was commonly built for protection in medieval towns?

• Skyscrapers

• Glass arcades

• Open plazas

• Stone walls or wooden palisades

In the medieval era, monasteries primarily served as what?

• Palaces for nobility

• Urban progress centers

• Military camps

• Entertainment venues

Which institution held universal importance after the fall of Rome?

• Merchant guilds

• The Church

• Royal courts

• Universities

What was the main role of medieval guilds?

• Building cathedrals

• Regulating crafts and education

• Leading armies

• Tax collection

What architectural feature became more common in later medieval homes?

• Glass windows

• Steel beams

• Balconies

• Fire escapes

Which medieval issue arose due to urban growth?

• Excess skyscrapers

• Sanitation problems

• Lack of markets

• Car traffic congestion

What was the symbol of Baroque cities?

• The cathedral dome

• The avenue

• The castle

• The plaza

Who differentiated between main and subordinate streets in the Baroque city?

• Palladio

• Vitruvius

• Le Corbusier

• Alberti