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TOA 2 - WEEK 1 REVIEWER

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, how many main areas does architectural theory encompass?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

2.

Which of the following is NOT one of the threefold principles asserted by Vitruvius?

a)
Commoditas
b)
Firmitas
c)
Utilitas
d)
Venustas
3.

What does Vitruvius believe architecture should imitate?

a)

Human-made structures

b)

Natural environments

c)

Birds and bees

d)

Abstract concepts

4.

What is the term for the spacing between columns in a colonnade?

a)

Arrangement

b)

Symmetry

c)

Intercolumniation

d)

Eurythmy

5.

What does "Propriety" refer to in architectural theory?

a)

Perfection of style

b)

Management of materials

c)

Proper agreement between members of a work

d)

Beauty and fitness in adjustments of members

6.

What does "Symmetry" refer to in architectural theory?

a)

Perfection of style

b)

Management of materials

c)

Proper agreement between members of a work

d)

Beauty and fitness in adjustments of members

7.

What does "Economy" refer to in architectural theory?

a)

Perfection of style

b)

Management of materials

c)

Proper agreement between members of a work

d)

Beauty and fitness in adjustments of members

8.

What does "Eurythmy" refer to in architectural theory?

a)

Perfection of style

b)

Management of materials

c)

Proper agreement between members of a work

d)

Beauty and fitness in adjustments of members

9.

Which ancient Roman emperor was Marcus Vitruvius Pollio's treatise, De Architectura, dedicated to?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Augustus

c)

Nero

d)

Trajan

10.

Which term describes a group of artists who share a common style, theme, or ideology towards their art?

a)

Concept

b)

Movement

c)

Philosophy

d)

Style

11.

ideas that integrate various elements into a whole.

a)

Concept

b)

Movement

c)

Philosophy

d)

Style

12.

·       is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

a)

Concept

b)

Movement

c)

Philosophy

d)

Style

13.

is a fairly encompassing term which can refer to several aspects of art.

a)

Concept

b)

Movement

c)

Philosophy

d)

Style

14.

What does architectural style primarily depend on?

a)

Historical context

b)

Architect's personal taste

c)

Cultural preferences

d)

Economic factors

15.

What is the primary purpose of architectural theory?

a)

Exploring the meaning of life

b)

Providing practical guidance for construction

c)

Reflecting on philosophical concepts

d)

Inspiring emotional responses

16.

Architectural theory encompasses theories of architectural technology, history, and design.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Vitruvius asserted that a structure must exhibit the qualities of firmness, utility, and beauty.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The Vitruvian Man is named after Leonardo da Vinci.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Vitruvius believed that architecture should imitate natural forms found in the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Intercolumniation refers to the arrangement of architectural elements within a building.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The architectural style is solely determined by the architectural movement.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Architectural theory primarily concerns itself with practical construction techniques.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Architectural philosophy does not influence the way buildings are constructed.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Philosophy and religion are examples of the human desire to explore the meaning of life.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Style refers to the technique used to create artwork.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Vitruvius' De Architectura is the only major contemporary source on classical architecture to have survived.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Architectural theory encompasses two main areas: theories of architectural technology and design.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The Greek House Plan by Vitruvius included the use of atriums.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Who is considered the author of De Architectura, also known as The Ten Books on Architecture?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Bramante

30.

What is the primary focus of architectural theory according to the San Francisco Institute of Architecture?

a)

Economic factors

b)

Exploring the meaning of life

c)

Providing practical guidance for construction

d)

Inspiring emotional responses