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WorksheetsAAR3136 History and Theory of Architecture QUIZ
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins
Which of these countries have been at war and conquered by CHINA at certain period(s) of time?
Japan
Cambodia
VIetnam
India
What is the purpose of the "Art of Cham" for the Vietnamese people in this temple architecture?
As a depiction of the ruler
As a symbol of power
As an expression of their religious belief.
As an expression of the mystical belief
What are the distinctive characteristics of Champa Architecture?
Use of complex carved wood embellishment in the temple building.
Use of complex combinations of vegetable mortar for bonding resulting in well made bricks.
Temples have many reliefs from the mythical stories of Hindu Gods
Temples are also known as being less embellished than the sculpture of the Cham, and for being gracefully proportioned.
Illustrate, with annorations, the Chinese Influence in traditional vernacular Vietnamese Architecture
Identify two(2) famous buildings in North Vietnam's Capital City, and the correct main Colonial influence.
One-Pillar Pagoda and St Joseph Cathedral - French Colonial
Maison Central and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - British Colonial
Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace - French Colonial
Hanoi Opera House and Hanoi French Quarter - French Colonial
Choose two (2) early Cambodian Empires that dominate Cambodian's Religion, Culture, Political Landscape and ultimately, the manifestations of ancient Cambodian Architecture .
Funan Empire
Khmer Empire
Srivijaya Empire
Gupta Empire
What are the major pioneering masterpiece achievements in Ancient Cambodian architecture and in which era?
Elaborate and highly sophisticated rock-cut temple architecture during Chenla Empire
Pioneering Masterpiece of ancient monolithic structures during Mahayana Empire
Elaborate and highly sophisticated system of lakes, channels, and irrigation canals during Angkor Era
Pioneering Masterpiece of Monastery statues during the Rise of Srivijaya Empire
Illustrate the plan and elevation of Angkor Watt architecture with its advanced water irrigation system technology
Identify the main functions and architectural design elements of the Angkor Thom architecture
Governmental buidlings
Residential palaces
Gateways
Moats and canals
"Cambodian architectural history ties with the rest of Indo-China and the South East Asian region. Its architecture is also heavily influenced by religions originated from India, followed by the colonial influence in the new colonial city, like Phnom Penh".
Appraise the statement (with illustrations), with your analytical view of their architectural connections and manifestations in Cambodia's architecture.
The Forbidden City Construction was completed during which Dynasty?
Han Dynasty
Mughal Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
The whole China was once conquered by the Mongols Empire.
In WHAT year and WHICH Dynasty period did it happened?
1117, Xia Dynasty
1879, QIng Dynasty
1773, Song Dynasty
1279, Yuan Dynasty
Starting with which dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a
major influence on the architectural styles of 1st country, 2nd country, and
3rd country,
Song Dynasty, ;;; Mongolia. Khmer and Laos.
Xia Dynasty, ;;; Japan, Korea, and Malaysia.
Tang Dynasty, ;;; Japan, Korea, and Mongolia.
Qing Dynasty, ;;; Korea, Mongolia, and Philliphines.
Which China's Dynasty is regarded as a high point in Chinese
civilization, and a golden age of
cosmopolitan culture.
Xia Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Mongol Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
What are the most common general features of Chinese Architecture?
South Facing Orientation
Horizontal Emphasis
Heavy Overhanging Curved Roof
Symmetrical Layouts
Illustrate the cosmological world view of Chinese Philosophy of Ordering System
Explain with annotated illustrations, about Chinese Colour Symbolism and its significance in Chinese Art and Architecture
Identity religious buildings from Japan as in the image here.
Differentiate between a Japanese Buddhist and a Chinese Buddhist temple
Illustrate the difference between an early jomon architecture and the latter Yayoi Period Architecture.
Identify the Shinto Shrine Typology(ies)?
Nagare-Zukuri
Torii-Zukuri
Kasuga-Zukuri
Taisha-Zukuri
Draw and Describe major design elements of any two(2) typologies of Japanse Shinto Shrines
What are the distinctive design features of Himeji Castle?
ROOF FINIAL SYMBOLIC & MYSTICAL DECORATIONS;
THE TENSHU & ISHIOTOSHI (SPECIAL CHAMBER)
SIEGE MACHINES & JUGAN (LOOPHOLE)
KATSUOGI & CHIA-GI
NAME the Dynasties that influence Indo-Islamic Architecture in India
Describe with illustrations the characteristics of Mughal Architecture
Identify famous buildings during the Delhi Sultanate era in India
Ala'i Darwaza is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Qutb complex
Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of Victory"
Qutb Minar Complex
Taj Mahal Complex
What are the distinctive architectural features of Bengali Sultanate Architectural styles?
The relative absence of minarets.
complex terracotta ornamentation which were with blended
Mostly used brick, with characteristic features being indigenous Bengali elements, such as curved roofs, corner towers
Many small and medium-sized medieval mosques, with multiple domes and artistic niche mihrabs.
What are the true facts about Cheraman Mosque in Kerala, Southern India?
Oldest mosque in india, built in 629 AD
Went through some renovations & now a part of the Muziris Heritage Tourism Project.
remains unique for its Kerala style of architecture, even after renovation.
Cheraman Perumal, the Chera King, went to Arabia where he met the Prophet and embraced Islam. and later built the mosque.
Describe with illustrations the Qutb Minar historical and architectural features
The Victoria Terminus, in Mumbai and Victoria Memorial, in Kolkata are two colonial architecture landmarks in India.
Discuss the impact of these buildings' history, theory and architectural design on indigenous and vernacular Indian architectural transformation.
