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WorksheetsHSTAR02-Final-Exam
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Neoclassicism is a revival movement based on the art of?
(a)
Which among these buildings is the best example of Neoclassicism in the US?
Pantheon
Capitol Building
Notre Dame Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Neoclassicism desired to move away from which extravagant and ornate style?
Romanesque
Gothic
Baroque & Rococo
Give one example of material used for the construction of Neoclassical Buildings.
(a)
Neoclassicism promoted civic pride and nationalism.
True
False
What do you call the repetitive vertical elements seen in the façade of Neoclassical buildings?
Pediment
Columns
Cornice
Wall
What type of construction is used in building Neoclassical buildings?
(a)
One type of Neoclassicism is the Palladian Type which was inspired by the villas of Andrea Palladio.
True
False
Early Indian Architecture was not built but rather, created and carved from which natural earth formation?
(a)
Which among these is a common type of structure in Indian Architecture?
Temple
Tomb
Mosque
Indian Architecture has no Islamic influences.
True
False
Mughal Architecture us a combination of Persian, Indian, Hindu and other local architectural styles that marked the revival of Islamic Architecture in India.
True
False
What do you call this early Indian Architecture example which is a burial mound faced with stone?
(a)
Which western architect had an impact in the modern architecture of India?
Frank Lloyd Wright
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Walter Gropius
Le Corbusier
In Chinese, Korean and Japanese architecture, this building part serves as one of the main character-defining feature of their structures--both religious and secular.
Columns
Windows
Roof
Ornaments
Which part of China served as its political and ritual center for over 500 years and is considered as one of the best examples of Chinese Architecture?
The Great Wall of China
The Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square
What do you call a tiered tower which is used for mostly religious purposes in both Buddhist and Taoist practices?
(a)
Which material is extensively used for the framing system of temples, palaces and even typical houses in China, Korea and Japan?
Steel
Wood
Concrete
Masonry
The material identified from the previous question was used to address the problem of which natural disaster common to the region of Japan?
(a)
Chinese, Korean and Japanese architecture is based on harmony, hierarchy and social class and status.
True
False
In Chinese Architecture, which religious influence resulted in the creation of monasteries and temples?
(a)
This structure is considered as the finest surviving example of Japanese castle architecture. It is also known as the White Heron Castle due to its brilliant white exterior and resemblance to a bird taking flight.
Osaka Castle
Tsuyama Castle
Nagoya Castle
Himeji Castle
Ancient America is also known as "Mesoamerica" which means?
(a)
Ancient America consists of the modern-day countries which include Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
True
False
Mesoamerican Architecture shares a similar type of monumental structure with Egyptian Architecture. What is this strcuture?
Temples
Pyramids
Tombs
Towers
Give one of the civilizations that flourished during the Mesoamerican Period.
(a)
El Castillo is a pyramid dedicated to K'uk'ulkan and is located in Chichen Itzá.
True
False
Mesoamerican Architecture used elaborate sculptures, carvings and murals to depict their religious beliefs and mythological scenes.
True
False
Which part of the structures in the Southeast Asia Region is its character-defining feature, as seen on most of their structures, particularly on their residential structures and religious buildings?
Windows
Roof
Doors
Stairs
In the Philippines, due to being colonized by the U.S., our civic and government buildings were commonly designed in this particular architectural style.
(a)
What do you call the Hindu temple complex located in Cambodia, under the Khmer Empire, which is dedicated to Vishnu.
Angkor Wat
Shree Jagannath Temple Puri
Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple
Banteay Samre
The Central Asia Region, which consists of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, belong to a diverse range of climate classification--resulting to an equally diverse type of architecture.
True
False
These 2 shapes are very significant in Islamic Architecture as they represent heaven and earth & divinity and humanity. These can be seen in the form of their buildings, floor and wall patterns as well as building ornaments.
Oval & Diamond
Cross & Crescent Moon
Circle & Square
Triangle & Circle
One of the main defining element of Islamic Architecture is the part of the building which is half of a sphere or rounded vault forming the roof. What do you call this?
(a)
What do you call the tall and slender tower, typically part of a mosque, and acts as symbols of the political and religious authority of the Muslim rulers who built them?
(a)
Which among these is a type of arch found in Islamic structures?
Ogee
Pointed
Parabolic
Horseshoe
Gardens are never a part of the layout of Islamic complexes.
True
False
What do you call the writings taken from the verses of Quran that is used as a part of the design of Islamic Architecture?
Texts
Graffiti
Quotes
Calligraphy
