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History of Architecture

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

“ IT’S VERY ATMOSPHERIC. IT’S NOT A BUILDING THAT IS A

SEVERE STATEMENT IN THE SKYLINE. WE NEED THE HEIGHT;

OTHERWISE, THE BUILDING ALMOST DISAPPEARS BECAUSE IT

IS SO SLENDER.”

a)

IOH MING PEI

b)

TADAO ANDO

c)

SANTIAGO CALATRAVA

d)

WALTER GROPIUS

2.

The architect of the Pantheon.

a)

Bernini

b)

Agrippa

c)

Theron

d)

Libon

3.

The space for the clergy and choir is separated by a low

screen wall from the body of the church called ___.

a)

Cancelli

b)

Baldachino

c)

Transept

d)

High altar

4.

A canopied recess for a religious image or icon

a)

Tabernacle

b)

Baldachino

c)

Bema

d)

Oratory

5.

A parapet having a series of indentions or embrasures, between

which are raised portions known as merlons

a)

Curtain

b)

Battlement

c)

Bastion

d)

Embrasure

6.

An arch starting from a detached pier and abutting against a wall to take the thrust of the vaulting.

a)

Transept

b)

Tracery

c)

Buttress

d)

Pilaster strips

7.
a)

PAIMIO SANATORIUM

b)

CENTER POMPIDOU-METZ

c)

THE SHARD

d)

TALIESIN WEST

8.

Much of his works has been described as post modern, since he

rejected the excessive abstractionism of architects such as Le

Corbusier and strove instead to incorporate the valid elements of

older style.

a)

Antonio Gaudi

b)

Mies van de Rohe

c)

Louis Henry Sullivan

d)

Louis Kahn

9.

A civil settlement under the protection of a castle.

a)

Fortification

b)

Counterscarp

c)

Acropolis

d)

Guard house

10.

1. National Artist for architecture In year 1976. His creation were Galaxy Theatre, Manila Polo Cub, Idela Theatre, Manila Rail Road Company, and Captain Luis Gonzaga Building.

a)

 Juan Nakpil

b)

Leandro Locsin

c)

 Pablo Antonio

d)

Ildefonso Santos, Jr.

11.

Type of Tomb in Egypt, which is the burial for the noble and eminent.

a)

Pyramid

b)

Ziggura

c)

Mastaba

d)

Cenotaph

12.

Earthen mounds use for burials of several to couple hundred of ordinary persons.

a)

Tombs

b)

Tumulus

c)

Ziggurats

d)

Mastaba

13.

Characterized by horizontal elements supported by columns.

a)

Columnar

b)

Post

c)

Trabeated

d)

Saracenic

14.

In ancient Greek Architecture, this refers to covered walkways or porticos commonly for public usage.

a)

Stoa

b)

Agora

c)

Aisle

d)

Colonnade

15.

What capital order was used in the Parthenon?

a)

Corinthian

b)

Doric

c)

Tuscan

d)

Ionic

16.

What was the original name of the current National Museum building?

a)

National Library

b)

Department of Finance Building

c)

The Legislative Building 

d)

Department of Tourism

17.

Who was the Filipino Architect of the Building

a)

Juan Arellano

b)

Antonio Pablo

c)

 Juan Luna

d)

Antonio Toledo

18.

What was the original purpose of the building under the Burnham

Plan?

a)

Public Hospital

b)

Public Library

c)

Government Office

d)

Legislative Building

19.

In 2015, the National Museum undergone a major renovation works, under whose architect?

a)

 Palafox and Associates

b)

Galicia Architects

c)

 Carunungan and Partners

d)

 Locsin and Associates

20.

What do you call the central theme of the renovation and retrofitting works done at the National Museum?

a)

Tree of Hope

b)

 Tree of History

c)

Pagyabong

d)

Tree of Life

21.

Which paint sheen will reflect more light?

a)

Satin

b)

Matte

c)

Eggshell

d)

Flat

22.

Which will produce the lowest slump?

a)

Grout

b)

Mortar

c)

Concrete

d)

Plaster

23.

Which will provide the best fire-resistance?

a)

1" Plaster

b)

2" Concrete

c)

1" Vermiculite

d)

5/8" Type x Gypsum

24.

Base course compaction depth shall not exceed

a)

150mm

b)

200mm

c)

300mm

d)

350mm

25.

ASTM standard for Blended Portland Cement

a)

ASTM C150

b)

ASTM A615

c)

ASTM 595

d)

ASTM C33

26.

Which is not a RSB commercial length

a)

5m

b)

7.5m

c)

12m

d)

13.5m

27.

Meaning of ASTM

a)

American Society for Testing and Materials

b)

American Society for Training and Methods

c)

American Systematic for Testing and Methods

d)

NOTA

28.

The primary purpose of a panic hardware on exit door is

a)

to allow easier access of PWD

b)

to provide upgraded security

c)

to provide easy release of door latch

d)

to allow constant pressure control on the door

29.

Which of the following should be the thickest member of a light metal ceiling framing?

a)

Angle Bead

b)

Angle Frame

c)

Furring Channel

d)

Carrying Channel

30.

A screw gauge refers to the?

a)

Diameter of head

b)

Thickness of shank

c)

Length

d)

Width of hole