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Architectural Terms Quiz!

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the triangle section known as?

a)

Cupola

b)

Finial

c)

Entablature

d)

Pediment

2.

This Photograph shows what part of the building?

a)

The entrance

b)

The portico

c)

The tympanum

d)

The keystone

3.

The entablature is made up of:

a)

Architrave, Frieze and Cornice

b)

Archivolt, Frieze and Pediment

c)

Frieze, Cornice and Dentils

d)

Capitals, Architrave and Tympanum

4.

What architectural element visually separates the storeys?

a)

Piano Nobile

b)

String Courses

c)

Crockets

d)

Façade

5.

What terminology can be applied to describe the architecture here? (select 2)

a)

Jamb Figures

b)

Trumeau

c)

Spandrels

d)

Pinnacles

6.

Describe the supports of this building

a)

Buttresses

b)

Pinnacles

c)

Rustication

d)

Flying Buttresses

7.

What 3 architectural features have been used for this entrance? (select 3)

a)

Volutes

b)

Fluted ionic engaged column

c)

Pediment

d)

Fluted corinthian pilasters

e)

Finials

8.

In architecture, this decorative shape is known as a...

a)

Quatrefoil

b)

Four-leafed clover

c)

Trefoil

d)

Volute

9.

What can you see here? (select 3)

a)

Arcade

b)

Portico

c)

Rose window

d)

Cupola

e)

Niches

10.

How would you describe the structure of this Roman aqueduct?

a)

Post and lintel

b)

Trabeated

c)

Archated

d)

Arcuated

11.

Which buildings have a horizontal emphasis?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Select the facades which have been adorned with dentils

a)
b)
c)
d)