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Showcasing the understanding of the unit on architecture

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_______a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

a)

House

b)

Monument

c)

Icon

d)

Palace

2.

Architecture focuses more on aesthetics than utilization of space.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Knowledge of which all subjects is necessary for an architect to have?

a)

Science

b)

Social Studies

c)

Mathematics

d)

All of the above

4.

What do we call this structure?

a)

Column

b)

Dome

c)

Atrium

d)

Pavilion

5.

What do we call this structure?

a)

Beam

b)

Column

c)

Dome

d)

Balcony

6.

What do we call the tall structure in the picture?

a)

Beam

b)

Window

c)

Dome

d)

Tower

7.

This famous structure found in Athens, Greece on top of a hill called Acropolis,

The Parthenon, what purpose did it serve?

a)

Temple

b)

Library

c)

Observatory

8.

_________ in an architecture can be defined as repeated use lines and shapes.

a)

Pattern

b)

Texture

c)

Colour

d)

Facade

9.

When one or more elements of design are used to create organized movement; creates a ______

a)

Beauty

b)

Symmetry

c)

Rhythm

10.

The prominent feature of Greek architectural style is the presence of __________

a)

· Arch and vaulted

b)

· Buttressed and domed

c)

· Columnar and trabeated

d)

· Massive columns

11.

Where did Gothic architecture originate?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

12.

Which ancient structure was regarded by Egyptians as “a staircase to heaven’ and especially built to bury their honorable king?

a)

Terrace Garden

b)

Pyramid

c)

Library

d)

Indus Valley

13.

A famous monument built by a Mughal king in the memory of his wife is …......

a)

Fatehpur Sikri

b)

Leaning Tower of Pisa

c)

The Taj Mahal

d)

The Colossus of Rhodes

14.

· The Triumphal Arch in Rome is inspired by ______

a)

· Neoclassical architecture

b)

· Gothic Architecture

c)

Greek Architecture

15.

Why are tiny houses built?

a)

To avoid cleaning

b)

To save space

c)

To avoid pollution

16.

Which style is this building?

a)

Islamic

b)

Neo Classical

c)

Gothic

17.

Which style is this building?

a)

Medieval

b)

Gothic

c)

Classical

18.

What is the name of Indian agency that looks after the restoration/ preservation of Indian monuments?

a)

BJP

b)

ASI

c)

UNICORN

19.

The national and international agencies take responsibility of ______________ of heritage buildings.

a)

Restoration

b)

Conservation

c)

Preservation

d)

Assessing Threats

e)

All of the above

20.

___________ seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage

a)

UNICEF

b)

UNESCO

c)

ICON

21.

A piece of architecture may convey to a person ______

a)

The style it belongs to/ is inspired by

b)

Time period of its construction

c)

The chief architect of that structure

d)

The inspiration/ the theme of the structure

e)

All of the above

22.

In ancient times architecture was a means to communicate _____

a)

Religious belief

b)

Exhibit power and supremacy

c)

To commemorate

d)

All of the above

23.

What is the most common impact of climate on monuments?

a)

Animal entry and habitation

b)

Termite

c)

Acid rain

d)

Seepage

24.

How can you as a student contribute to restoration/ preservation of monuments?

a)

You will paint the monument

b)

You will remove the discoloration due to dust

c)

You will raise awareness by making posters/ advertisements

d)

You will inform the police

25.

What would you do if someone spits on the walls of a heritage site?

a)

You will clean the wall

b)

You will argue with the culprit

c)

You will make that person aware of the national heritage and sense of belonging to the same country

d)

You will ignore and move on

26.

Cracks on monuments occur mainly due to _________

a)

Floods

b)

Earthquakes