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Architecture Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of aesthetic?

a)

The overall appearance of a building or other structure.

b)

A curved structure that supports weight.

c)

A central or imaginary line running through a building or other structure.

d)

The movement of people and objects through a building or other space.

2.

What is the purpose of a buttress?

a)

To strengthen a wall.

b)

To support weight.

c)

To create a regular pattern in a design.

d)

To carry weight vertically.

3.

Match the following

a)

A series of arches supported by columns

1.

Arcade

b)

A vertical support that carries weight

2.

Column

c)

The exterior face of a building

3.

Facade

d)

The way that a building or other structure is constructed.

4.

Structure

e)

The overall appearance of a building or other structure

5.

Aesthetic

4.

What is the definition of composition?

a)

The arrangement of elements in a design.

b)

A solid, three-dimensional object.

c)

The surroundings in which a building or other structure is located.

d)

The exterior face of a building.

5.

What is the purpose of a skylight?

a)

To create the illusion of depth.

b)

To show the layout of a building's interior spaces.

c)

To provide natural light from the roof.

d)

To support a roof.

6.

What is the definition of proportion?

a)

The relationship between the parts of a whole.

b)

A repeated unit in a design.

c)

The size of a building or other structure and its surroundings.

d)

The emptiness between things.

7.

Match the following

a)

A drawing technique that creates the illusion of depth

1.

Perspective

b)

The design focused on the outside appearance of buildings or structures

2.

Exterior

c)

A small window that projects from a roof.

3.

Dormer

d)

The design of a building or shelter from inside out

4.

Interior

e)

A central open space in a building.

5.

Atrium

8.

What is the definition of harmony?

a)

The definition of harmony is the absence of conflict or disagreement.

b)

The definition of harmony is the combination of similar elements in a way that is pleasing to the senses.

c)

The definition of harmony is the arrangement of elements in a way that is chaotic and disorganized.

d)

The definition of harmony is the combination of different elements in a way that is pleasing to the senses or creates a sense of balance and unity.

9.

What is the definition of symmetry?

a)

A chaotic arrangement of parts or elements around a central point or axis.

b)

A balanced arrangement of parts or elements around a central point or axis.

c)

A random arrangement of parts or elements around a central point or axis.

d)

A linear arrangement of parts or elements around a central point or axis.

10.

What is the definition of rhythm?

a)

A regular pattern in a design

b)

The arrangement of buildings.

c)

A type of dance movement.

11.

What is the purpose of a dome?

a)

The purpose of a dome is to provide structural support and create a large, open interior space.

b)

The purpose of a dome is to block sunlight and create a dark interior space.

c)

The purpose of a dome is to provide insulation and maintain a constant temperature.

d)

The purpose of a dome is to enhance acoustics and create better sound quality.

12.

What is the definition of balance?

a)

The definition of balance is the act of adding weight to one side to counteract weight on the other side.

b)

The definition of balance is the state of being unsteady or unstable.

c)

The definition of balance is the state of equilibrium or equal distribution of weight or force.

d)

The definition of balance is the act of standing on one foot.

13.

Match the following

a)

A central or imaginary line running through a building or other structure.

1.

Axis

b)

A regular pattern in a design.

2.

Rhythm

c)

A drawing that shows the vertical face of a building

3.

Elevation

d)

The amount of space that a building or other structure occupies

4.

Volume

e)

The movement of people and objects through a building or other space.

5.

Circulation

14.

What is the definition of contrast?

a)

The definition of contrast is the similarity in visual properties that makes an object blend into its background.

b)

The definition of contrast is the absence of visual properties that makes an object indistinguishable from its background.

c)

The definition of contrast is the combination of visual properties that makes an object invisible against its background.

d)

The definition of contrast is the difference in visual properties that makes an object distinguishable from its background.

15.

What is the purpose of a flying buttress?

a)

To serve as a decorative element in the architecture

b)

To provide shade to the building

c)

To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building

d)

To provide support to the walls of a building

16.

What is the definition of unity?

a)

The definition of unity is the state of being in conflict or disagreement.

b)

The definition of unity is the state of being alone or isolated.

c)

The definition of unity is the state of being united or joined as a whole.

d)

The definition of unity is the state of being divided or separated.

17.

What is the definition of texture?

a)

Texture is the shape of an object.

b)

Texture is the sound produced by a musical instrument.

c)

Texture is the temperature of a substance.

d)

Texture is the tactile quality of a surface or the visual appearance of a material.