What do you call the intricate wooden brackets, interlock columns and beams,

that provides strong and decorative structural support?

A TERM FOR ARCHITECTURAL POLYCHROME PAINTING

This Color signifies/ symbolizes:

-Earth

- Center

-Imperial Authority,

-The Emperor

A Chinese archway usually made of fine wood or stone, well painted and with glazed tiles sometimes, for memory and decoration.

A famous ancient Buddhist pagoda in Xi'an, China, built during the Tang Dynasty over 1,300 years ago. Constructed to house Buddhist relics and scriptures brought from India by the monk Xuanzang.

The decorative and symbolic element that crowns the very top of the pagoda.

Chinese pagodas traditionally have an _______ number of levels, with common designs featuring three, five, seven, or thirteen stories, reflecting traditional beliefs about auspiciousness and spiritual significance.

The main, vertical section of the pagoda, composed of multiple

stories or tiers. This is the most prominent part of the structure.

The tiered, multi-level roofs that project outward from each

floor. They are often characterized by their signature

curved corners.

Located on Mount Song in Henan Province, it features a unique 12-sided

design and a parabolic exterior that reflects the blend of Indian and Chinese architectural styles. Known for its innovative cylindrical structure.

UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Built between 1406–1420 under Emperor

Yongle of the Ming Dynasty. Served as the political and ceremonial center of China

for nearly 500 years, housing 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. One of the

world’s most iconic architectural achievements, built over many dynasties

from the 7th century BCE and expanded during the Ming Dynasty (14th–17th centuries).

Stretching more than ______ kilometers, it was constructed as a

defensive system to protect Chinese states and empires from northern invasions.

This structure was primarily designed by architect Zaha Hadid

in the Deconstructivist style, and it does not directly adapt concepts from traditional Chinese architecture. Instead, its Chinese influence comes from its interpretation of the surrounding natural

landscape and its purpose as a landmark for modern Guangzhou.

Is one of Beijing’s most iconic modern landmarks. Designed

by French architect Paul Andreu, the building is an enormous elliptical dome

made of titanium and glass, surrounded entirely by an artificial lake. Because of its

shape, it is nicknamed The Giant Egg.

Was a globally acclaimed, Chinese-born American architect known for his elegant, modernist style that blended East and West, drawing inspiration from his Chinese heritage while embracing the modern materials of steel and glass.