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WESTERN CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is the largest of the three Pyramids at the Giza necropolis.

a)

A. Pyramid of Djozer

b)

B. Pyramid of Khafre

c)

C. The Great Pyramid

d)

D. The Great Sphinx

2.

A prehistoric monument consisting of an upright megalith, usually standing alone, but sometimes aligned with others.

a)

A. Menhir

b)

B. Cromlech

c)

C. Tumulus

d)

D. Cairn

3.

This Greek order is rather sturdy and its top (the capital) is plain.

a)

A. Ionic

b)

B. Corinthian

c)

C. Doric

d)

D. None of the above

4.

This famous amphitheatre was the largest of its time and the most popular ancient Roman monument.

a)

A. The Parthenon

b)

B. The Colosseum

c)

C. The Pantheon

d)

D. The Great Pyramid

5.

It is the best preserved megalith.

a)

A. Menhir

b)

B. Tumulus

c)

C. Cromlech

d)

D. Stonehenge

6.

6. It is a European style of architecture that values height and exhibits an intricate and delicate aesthetic.

a)

A. Gothic architecture

b)

B. Roman architecture

c)

C. Romanesque architecture

d)

D. Byzantine architecture

7.

The Parthenon is an example of this Greek architectural style/order.

a)

A. Doric

b)

B. Corinthian

c)

C. Ionic

d)

D. Megalith

8.

It is arguably the most well-preserved architectural marvel from the ancient Roman era.

a)

A. The Pantheon

b)

B. The Parthenon

c)

C. The Great Sphinx

d)

D. The Stonehenge

9.

The capital of this order is very elaborate and decorated with acanthus leaves.

a)

A. Doric

b)

B. Corinthian

c)

C. Ionic

d)

D. Dolmen

10.

The distinctive characteristic of this architectural style is the domed roof and structures featured soaring spaces and sumptuous decoration.

a)

A. Gothic style

b)

B. Romanesque style

c)

C. Byzantine style

d)

D. Classical Greek style