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Greek and Roman Architecture Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Greek architectural period used Cyclopean walls?

a)

Hellenistic

b)

Hellenic

c)

Aegean

d)

Byzantine

2.

The 'megaron' was typically used during which period?

a)

Roman

b)

Gothic

c)

Renaissance

d)

Aegean

3.

Which term describes the sacred enclosure around a Greek temple?

a)

Agora

b)

Temenos

c)

Stoa

d)

Theatron

4.

Who were the architects of the Parthenon?

a)

Vitruvius and Hadrian

b)

Ictinus and Callicrates

c)

Mnesikles and Praxiteles

d)

Pericles and Phidias

5.

What is 'entasis' in Greek architecture?

a)

Tapering of stylobate

b)

Deepening of flutes

c)

Slight convex curve in a column shaft

d)

Tilt of a column

6.

Which order features a frieze of triglyphs and metopes?

a)

Ionic

b)

Corinthian

c)

Doric

d)

Tuscan

7.

The capital of a Corinthian column is characterized by:

a)

Spiral volutes

b)

Simple square abacus

c)

Acanthus leaves

d)

No ornamentation

8.

What term refers to a statue column of a draped female figure?

a)

Herm

b)

Atlas

c)

Caryatid

d)

Prostas

9.

The Erechtheion is known for featuring which type of column?

a)

Doric

b)

Caryatid

c)

Ionic

d)

Telamon

10.

What is the term for a Greek marketplace and meeting place?

a)

Prytaneion

b)

Stoa

c)

Agora

d)

Bouleuterion

11.

The 'naos' or 'cella' in a Greek temple housed:

a)

Courtyard

b)

Treasury

c)

The cult image

d)

Priest residence

12.

Which of the following is a double colonnade surrounding a temple?

a)

Peripteral

b)

Dipteral

c)

Prostyle

d)

Amphiprostyle

13.

Which column arrangement has porticoes at front and rear only?

a)

Amphiprostyle

b)

In-antis

c)

Peripteral

d)

Pseudo-peripteral

14.

What is the eustyle spacing in intercolumniation?

a)

1.5D

b)

2D

c)

2.25D

d)

3D

15.

Which type of Greek dwelling has a colonnaded courtyard?

a)

Pastas

b)

Prostas

c)

Peristyle

d)

Megaron

16.

Roman architecture integrated arches, vaults, and domes with:

a)

Byzantine columns

b)

Gothic spires

c)

Greek orders

d)

Islamic muqarnas

17.

What was the Roman name for concrete?

a)

Tufa

b)

Opus caementicium

c)

Travertine

d)

Mortar

18.

The Roman order combining Ionic and Corinthian features is:

a)

Tuscan

b)

Composite

c)

Doric

d)

Corinthian

19.

The central heating system under Roman baths is called:

a)

Tepidarium

b)

Caldarium

c)

Hypocaust

d)

Thermae

20.

The Colosseum is an example of what Roman structure?

a)

Forum

b)

Amphitheater

c)

Basilica

d)

Circus

21.

Which structure in Rome was used for chariot racing?

a)

Hippodrome

b)

Stadium

c)

Circus Maximus

d)

Theatron

22.

Which Roman residential building was for the elite class?

a)

Villa

b)

Domus

c)

Insula

d)

Atrium house

23.

Which Roman building had a central atrium and impluvium?

a)

Insula

b)

Villa

c)

Atrium house

d)

Basilica

24.

What is the term for a Roman public bath complex?

a)

Odeon

b)

Thermae

c)

Gymnasium

d)

Stoa

25.

The Pantheon's dome is made of:

a)

Brick

b)

Wood

c)

Unreinforced concrete

d)

Steel

26.

What is the uppermost part of a Roman arch called?

a)

Voussoir

b)

Keystone

c)

Abacus

d)

Cornice

27.

The Roman Forum was used primarily for:

a)

Sports

b)

Political, judicial, and business activities

c)

Worship

d)

Residential purposes

28.

Which building in Rome served as a law court and meeting hall?

a)

Curia

b)

Basilica

c)

Odeon

d)

Amphitheater

29.

What urban feature crossed with the cardo in Roman planning?

a)

Decumanus

b)

Circus

c)

Atrium

d)

Stoa

30.

Which ancient author wrote 'De Architectura'?

a)

Callicrates

b)

Vitruvius

c)

Hippodamus

d)

Callimachus