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WorksheetsGreek Architecture
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are the three Classical Orders?
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Henge
What is the oldest order?
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
When did the Doric Order begin?
7th Century
4th Century
8th Century
Is the Pediment officially of the Doric Order?
Yes
No
What is the top part of the Entablature called?
Frieze
Shaft
Capital
How is the frieze decorated in the Doric Order?
It has Triglyphs and Metopes
It only has Triglyphs
It only has Metopes
It does not have Triglyphs or Metopes
In ancient Greek architecture, the metopes is often filled with sculpture.
True
False
Which one is a Doric Capital?
The Doric Capital is associated with the feminine form.
True
False
Is the shaft also known as the column?
Yes
No
The bottom of the Doric shaft has a beautiful, decorative foot.
True
False
In the Doric order, are the columns/shafts the same width at the top and the bottom?
Yes
No
The Ionic Order is a more _________ order.
Masculine
Feminine
What is the scroll like capital in the Ionic Order called?
Scrolls
Volutes
Flutes
The Ionic shaft has a base.
True
False
The Corinthian Order is the most ______
Simple
Boring
Decorative
The Corinthian capital is ________
leaf-like
flower-like
animal-like
The Corinthian shaft does not have a base.
True
False
Which orders are taller? (Choose 2 answers)
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
The Corinthian capital is inspired by a(n) _______
Eucalyptus leaf
Palm leaf
Acanthus leaf
Which one is an Ionic Capital?
Which one is a Corinthian Capital?
