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History of Architecture

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A canopy supported by columns generally placed over an altar or tomb.

a)

Apse

b)

Baldachino

c)

Narthex

d)

Soffit

e)

Vista

2.

A long arcaded entrance porch to an early Christian basilica church.

a)

Apse

b)

Baldachino

c)

Narthex

d)

Soffit

e)

Vista

3.

In Early Christian Architecture, a raised stage reserved for the clergy.

a)

Apse

b)

Baldachino

c)

Bema

d)

Ciborium

e)

Soffit

4.

The chief structure of Early Christian Architecture.

a)

Agora

b)

Forum

c)

Temple

d)

Church

e)

Baptistry

5.

The plan shape for Early Christian churches.

a)

Polygonal

b)

Basilican

c)

Latin Cross

d)

Greek Cross

e)

Calvary Cross

6.

Term applied to the triangular curved overhanging surface by means of which a circular dome is supported over a square or polygonal compartment.

a)

Fresco

b)

Pendentive

c)

Arch

d)

Vault

7.

The byzantine style is a fusion of the classic columnar style of the east with the _______ construction of the west.

a)

Trussed

b)

Arcuated

c)

Trabeated

d)

Domical

e)

Post and Lintel

8.

A church that reflects the art of Byzantium. Its glittering, resplendent façade faces the great Piazza of San Marco, whose vast open space paved in marble, forms a great public atrium to thy church dedicated to the sea-city’s patron saint.

a)

St. Mark

b)

St. Sophia

c)

St. Basil

d)

St. Peter

9.

The church plan of a Byzantine Church.

a)

Polygonal

b)

Basilican

c)

Latin Cross

d)

Greek Cross

e)

Calvary Cross

10.

Romanesque means:

a)

Departure to the classic lines

b)

Return to the classic lines

c)

Roman–like art

d)

Architecture of the curved line

11.

The church plan of a Romanesque Church.

a)

Polygonal

b)

Basilican

c)

Latin Cross

d)

Greek Cross

e)

Calvary Cross

12.

The portion of a wall above the roof gutter or balconies.

a)

Battlement

b)

Crenel

c)

Parapet

d)

Merlons

13.

In Gothic Architecture, an arch starting from a detached pier and abutting against a wall to take the thrust of a vaulting.

a)

Buttress

b)

Flying Butress

c)

Pinnacles

d)

Crocket

14.

In Gothic Architecture, a mass of masonry built against a wall to resist the pressure of an arch or vault.

a)

Buttress

b)

Flying Buttress

c)

Pinnacles

d)

Crocket

15.

In Gothic Architecture, the term used to describe the lower part of a medieval vault where the ribs converge against the outer wall and form an approximation of an inverted half-cone or half-pyramid.

a)

Stellar

b)

Conoid

c)

Lierne

d)

Formeret

16.

In Gothic Architecture, the term used to describe a medieval vault in which the ribs compose a star-shaped pattern.

a)

Stellar

b)

Conoid

c)

Lierne

d)

Formeret

17.

Gothic is, in essence:

a)

Departure to the classic lines

b)

Return to the classic lines

c)

Roman-like art

d)

Architecture of the curved line

18.

Which among the following best describes Baroque Architecture?

a)

A profusion and confusion of detail

b)

A lavish display of decoration

c)

Dramatic, rich grand and alive

d)

Logical, staid and serene

19.

Considered as the first “modern” architect and one of the most influential architects of all time. He was a trained mason and was considered to be Alberti’s successor in architecture.

a)

Raphael Santi

b)

Donato Bramante

c)

Leonardo Da Vinci

d)

Andrea Palladio

20.

The Temple of St.Peter in Montorio, a structure that resembles a small roman circular temple with Doric columns, was designed by:

a)

Benedetto da Majano

b)

Donato Bramante

c)

Guiliano Sangallo

d)

Raphael Santi