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Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
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1.

In this type of construction, post large enough to support the lintel were used to support the rest of the wall and the roof. What is this?

a)

ORDERS

b)

POST AND LINTEL

c)

VAULT

d)

ARCH

2.

Each stone is supported by learning on the keystone in the centre. It differs from the post and lintel primarily in that it can span greater areas without support.

a)

POST AND LINTEL

b)

VAULT

c)

ORDERS

d)

ARCH

3.

It helped maintain the support without adding weight to the wall. It made possible thinner walls and more windows. What is this?

a)

DOME

b)

VAULT

c)

ORDERS

d)

BUTTRESSES

4.

Greeks developed many styles of columns and gave names to the part. What do you call this?

a)

DOME

b)

VAULT

c)

ORDERS

d)

BUTTRESSES

5.

The following are orders of architecture developed by the Greeks. Which is NOT included?

a)

CORINTHIAN

b)

DORIC

c)

COMPOSITE

d)

IONIC

6.

It is the intersection of two barrel vaults. The intersection makes additional strength possible with less foundational support. What is this?

a)

DOME

b)

CROSS VAULT

c)

VAULT

d)

BUTTRESSES

7.

It is simply a series of arches which forms a continuous covering. This development allowed the use of the arch as a passageway rather than just an opening in a wall. What is this?

a)

VAULT

b)

CROSS VAULT

c)

DOME

d)

BUTTRESSES

8.

It comes from the Italian word duomo, meaning cathedral derived from the Latin word domus meaning house. What is this?

a)

VAULT

b)

CROSS VAULT

c)

DOME

d)

BUTTRESSES

9.

It is is uniquely suited to steel because unsupported steel beams can be extended farther without sagging than any other material. What type of construction is this?

a)

Commercial building construction

b)

Industrial construction

c)

Cantilever construction

d)

Residential building construction

10.

What are the 2 Basic Types Of Architectural Structure? (ex. of format. [POST AND LINTEL, CROSS VAULT])

(a)