Large, flat stones that are supported by two or more upright stones.

Burial mounds during the pre – historic area are referred to as:

The earliest form of dwelling developed by humans.

The largest and most well-preserved Neolithic village is:

The Stonehenge is an example of:

Which among the following does NOT describe the architecture of Ancient Mesopotamia?

What is the characteristic feature of an Egyptian exterior wall?

What was referred to as “holy mountain”?

An ancient Egptian temple for the worship of a deceased person, usually a deified king.

An ancient Egptian temple for the worship of a deity.

A falcon – headed sphinx is:

A ram – headed sphinx is:

The ceremonial area of buildings and structures surrounding an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

A covered ceremonial route or corridor leading from a valley temple to a mortuary temple at the food of the pyramid.

A temple pavilion in Ancient Egypt used for preparing the Pharaoh for his final journey.

The civilization considered to be the precursor to Classical civilization.

Considered as the grandest of all Egpytian temples and was not built upon one complete plan. It owes its size, disposition and magnificence to the work of many kings.

What kind of Temple is Queen Hatshepsut’s temple? Consider that it is located at the Valley of the Kings --- the main burial place for the Egyptian royalty.

Temple characterized by a façade carved directly into a sandstone cliff and dominated by four colossal seated figures, each about 22 meters tall --- all the figures are portrayals of Ramesses.

A style of architecture in Greek in which the beam forms the constructive feature.

In greek architecture, a recess or alcove with raised seat where the disputation of the learned took place.

In greek architecture, a picture gallery or a building to contain painted pictures.

The chief class of building in the Hellenic period.

The steps forming the base of a columned Greek temple.

The upper step forming a platform on which a colonnade is placed.

In classical architecture, a triangular piece of wall above the entablature enclosed by raking cornices.

Tooth like blocks in ionic and corinthian cornices.

In an Ionic Column, the lowest square member of the base of a column.

In an Ionic Column, a small flat band between mouldings to separate them from each other.

The vertical channeling on the shaft of a column.

In Greek Architecture, a long colonnaded building that serves many purposes.

In Greek Architecture, often rectangular buildings with banked seats facing inwards.

In Greek Architecture, building that serves as a senate house for the chief dignitaries of the city and as a place where distinguished visitors and citizens might be entertained.

Palatial baths of Imperial Rome.

A roman dwelling type that is four or more storeys high.

A roman dwelling type that combined the features of an etruscan dwelling with other elements derived from the greek house.

In Roman architecture, a range of columns surrounding a court or a temple.

A Roman dining room with couches on three sides.

A roman bedroom, but sometimes used in a less specific sense to denote other rooms.

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

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

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

The chief structure of Early Christian Architecture.

The plan shape for Early Christian churches.

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

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

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.

The church plan of a Byzantine Church.

Romanesque means:

The church plan of a Romanesque Church.

The portion of a wall above the roof gutter or balconies

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

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

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.

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

Gothic is, in essence:

Which among the following best describes Baroque Architecture?

Which among the following best describes Palladian Architecture?

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

Considered as the most important renaissance building in Italy with a cathedral, piazza and the Vatican.

A vault created by intersecting two barrel vaults at right angles.

A vault to which additional stones have been added to the joints to further strengthen it.

<br />Characteristic vault of many English cathedrals of the 12th and 13th centuries, where ribs of vaults became wildly elaborate and spread out across the ceiling of spaces.<br />

The simplest form of a vault where an arch is extended to form a semicircular space.

A decorative rib that are not structurally engaged.

In gothic architecture, a window pattern that resembles leaves. <br />Rose <br />

In gothic architecture, a window often placed in or around the nave area and is usually filled with ornate tracery

In gothic architecture, a window with long straight lines of tracery that creates a large, glass-paneled effect.

In gothic architecture, a window with a pointed arch and are typically long and narrow. They often appear as a series of windows alongside one another.

<br />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. <br />

In renaissance architecture, a dome that is a bit flat in presentation so that it dies not look quite like a hemisphere but rather of a saucer that has been turned upside down.

In renaissance architecture, a dome with a shape that lends itself to being built very tall and usually boasts a cupola.

In renaissance architecture, a dome that appears over a section of a church such as the nave.

In renaissance architecture, an external dome that is held in place by hidden supports like a brick cone. This support system can be covered up by another smaller dome that is placed on top.

Considered as America’s greatest contribution to architectural development

Architect of the Dulles International Airport Building, a structure with a huge suspended roof that is bouyant and resilient.

The Dulles International Airport Building is located at:

The Chapel of Notre Dame was designed by:

Architect of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.

He developed the “concrete mushroom construction”, a technique that involved a post and a spreading top.

Architect known with his design approach that is functional and his preference on the use of pre - stressed concrete.

<br />Famous architectural school known for its commercial style at the turn of 20th century.<br />

A famous work of Antonio Gaudi with a characteristic “stone quarry”.

The English movement in applied art and indirectly in architecture during the 2nd half of the 19th century, emphasising the importance of craftsmanship and high standards of design for everyday objects.

A style of decoration in architecture and applied art developed principally in France and Belgium toward the end of 19th century characterized by organic and dynamic forms, whiplash lines and curving design.

Art Nouveau in France is known as:

Art Nouveau in Spain is known as:

Art Nouveau in Germany is known as:

Art Nouveau in Italy is known as:

Term used to denote a small prayer house in islamic architecture.

A muslim house of worship

In Islamic architecture, a niche orientated towards Mecca.

In Islamic architecture, the courtyard of a mosque.

In Islamic architecture, term to denote the gateway.

In Islamic architecture, term for men’s quarters.

In Islamic architecture, term for women’s quarters.

The Stupa is from what type of architecture?

The plan shape of a Chinese pagoda.

A chinese ceremonial gateway erected in memory of an eminent person.

The domical mound containing relics of a Buddha.

The Chinese Pagoda is called:

In a Japanese buddhist temple, the assembly hall for monks for reading sacred texts.

In a Japanese buddhist temple, the inner gateway to the precinct.

In a Japanese buddhist temple, the covered gallery surrounding the precinct.

The Japanese pagoda enshrining buddha relics.

Also referred to as the “golden hall”, the sanctuary where the main image of the worship is kept.

Term used for a Japanese pyramidal roof.

Japanese straw mats used as floor coverings

The Japanese teahouse.

Term for the traditional Kalinga house.

Term for the traditional Isneg house.

Term for the traditional Ifugao house.

Term for the traditional Bontoc house.

Term for the traditional Bontoc house, for the affluent.

Built by the Jesuits in 1595 and considered as the oldest stone church in the country.

The oldest stone church in Metro Manila that dates back to 1571.

Founded by Augustinian Missionaries and built on 1630, this church was the seat of the Revolutionary Congress where our first constitution was drafted and ratified.

Built by Franciscan Missionaries in 1773, this church was considered one of the finest example of baroque architecture.

Which among the following is NOT a work of Juan Arellano?

Which among the following is a work of Cesar Concio?

The first Filipino architect with an academic degree from abroad (first pensionado). He became one of the pioneering staff of the government’s division of architecture.

Which among the following was not designed by Antonio Toledo?

The first registered architect in the Philippines.

<br />Architect of “Gota de Leche” in Manila. The first filipino to be employed by the Americans as one of their architectural advisors. He also pioneered the establishment of an architectural and surveying of- fice in the country. <br />

Architect of the Manila City Hall and often regarded as the Master of Neoclassical style.

Architect who advocated the enforcement of the Building code of Manila.

Architect of the Gonzales Hall in UP Diliman and a National Artist for Architecture.

Architect who co-founded the UST School of One Arts and Architecture in 1930.

Architect of the Regina Building in Manila. He introduced new architectural forms in the Philippines by incorporating modern and exotic design motifs through the grammar of art deco.