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HISTHEORY - Q2

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Caryatid faced the Parthenon.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The most famous Byzantine church and recognized as the banner structure of the Byzantine era:

a)

Hagia Sophia

b)

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

c)

St. Peter's Basilica

d)

Church of the Apostle

3.

The image below is a structure or feature of Roman architecture. Refer to the image.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Among the principles of design, these two best describe Greek architecture:

a)

Rhythm and Harmony

b)

Scale and Balance

c)

Balance and Proportion

d)

Scale and Proportion

5.

Which emperor of the Roman Empire initiated a change in their belief system that impacted the way structures were designed and developed?

a)

Octavian

b)

Caesar

c)

Constantine

d)

Caligula

6.

Is the oldest and simplest of the Greek architectural orders. It is characterized by sturdy, fluted columns with no base, topped by a plain capital.

a)

Ionic

b)

Doric

c)

Corinthian

d)

Composite

7.

From worship of gods and goddesses, the Romans adopted the Christian faith as enacted by this Roman ruler, who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire:

a)

Caligula

b)

Marcus Aurelius

c)

Maxentius

d)

Constantine

8.

This is an upper zone of wall pierced with windows that admit light to the area. Refer to the image below.

a)

Apse

b)

Atrium

c)

Narthex

d)

Clerestory

9.

The Parthenon is designed using which architectural order?

a)

Doric

b)

Corinthian

c)

Ionic

d)

None among the choices

10.

In the classical orders, the lowest member of the entablature—the beam that spans from column to column, resting directly upon their capitals. Refer to the image.

a)

Dentils

b)

Lintel

c)

Pediment

d)

Architrave

11.

A venue for gladiator wars

a)

Amphitheater

b)

Colosseum

c)

Thermae

d)

Roman Forum

12.

Ancient Greek architects used entasis in column design primarily to:

a)

Strengthen the structural integrity of the column under heavy loads

b)

Reduce the need for fluting and other decorative elements

c)

Allow for easier construction and material efficiency

d)

Create a sense of upward movement and visual perfection

13.

The Erechtheion is asymmetrical.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Identify part A

a)

Intrados

b)

Springer

c)

Keystone

d)

Voussoirs

e)

Extrados

15.

The Erechtheion is symmetrical.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The image below is a structure or feature of Roman Architecture.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A venue for public baths.

a)

Colosseum

b)

Amphitheater

c)

Thermae

d)

Roman Forum

18.

The monumental gateway to the Acropolis is known as.

a)

Parthenon

b)

Erechtheion

c)

Temple of Athena

d)

Propylaea

19.

The image below is a structure or feature of Roman Architecture.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

A venue for cultural and artistic affairs.

a)

Thermae

b)

Colosseum

c)

Amphitheater

d)

Roman Forum

21.

Identify part F in the labeled semicircular arch diagram showing voussoirs and supporting columns.

a)

Intrados

b)

Springer

c)

Keystone

d)

Voussoirs

e)

Extrados

22.

The Parthenon had a 2 storey colonnade in its interior.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The ancient Romans used this building material extensively.

a)

Marble

b)

Mud Bricks

c)

None among the choices

d)

Terra Cotta

24.

A triangular gable usually having a horizontal cornice above the entablature.

a)

None among choices

b)

Frieze

c)

Lintel

d)

Architrave

25.

The Caryatid faced the South.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

The most prominent structure in the Acropolis.

a)

Temple of Athena Nike

b)

Erechtheion

c)

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

d)

Parthenon

27.

Identify no. 2 in the Doric order diagram.

a)

Abacus

b)

Stylobate

c)

Triglyph

d)

Architrave

e)

Metope

28.

Relating Greek Classical orders to historical Philippine Architecture, what is the order utilized by the Dela Salle University Main Building (By Tomas Mapua, 1920)?

a)

Ionic

b)

None among the choices

c)

Doric

d)

Corinthian

29.

Most of the Greek temples are elevated above grade line to about 3–7 steps or more. That height from the grade line to the top of the temple floor, or simply the main level of the temple, is termed as:

a)

Stylobate

b)

Base

c)

Stereobate

d)

Uprise

30.

A venue for political affairs

a)

Roman Forum

b)

Thermae

c)

Amphitheater

d)

Colosseum

31.

Identify the Greek classical order shown:

a)

Doric

b)

Ionic

c)

Corinthian

d)

Tuscan

32.

This refers to a semicircular (or nearly semicircular) or semi polygonal space, terminating an axis and intended to house an altar. Refer to the image below:

a)

Clerestory

b)

Atrium

c)

Narthex

d)

Apse

33.

Identify part F

a)

Intrados

b)

Springer

c)

Keystone

d)

Voussoirs

e)

Extrados

34.

The Greek entablature is composed of:

a)

Cornice–Frieze–Capital

b)

Frieze–Shaft–Abacus

c)

Architrave–Frieze–Cornice

35.

These two temples are not based on the Doric Order:

a)

Temple of Artemis – Parthenon

b)

Parthenon – Temple of Hera

c)

Temple of Hera – Propylaea

36.

Observe the evolution of the Corinthian capital. Which among the statements have no basis or can be considered as an untrue statement.

a)

Corinthian capital is heavily textured.

b)

Later variations of the Corinthian capital showed volutes on it.

c)

The plan view of the capital is always a perfect square.

d)

There is a historical connection between the Egyptian Bell capital and the Corinthian capital.

37.

Identify this Image:

a)

Aqueduct

b)

Bridge

c)

Viaduct

38.

Identify no. 5

a)

Abacus

b)

Stylobate

c)

Triglyph

d)

Architrave

e)

Metope

39.

Identify no. 10

a)

Abacus

b)

Stylobate

c)

Triglyph

d)

Stereobate

e)

Metope

40.

Identify no. 3

a)

Abacus

b)

Stylobate

c)

Triglyph

d)

Stereobate

e)

Metope

41.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of entasis in classical columns?

a)

To compensate for the optical illusion of concavity in straight-sided columns

b)

To reinforce the column against lateral forces such as earthquakes

c)

To create additional space for decorative carvings and inscriptions

d)

To make column construction faster and more cost-effective

42.

Identify part C in the arch diagram labeled A–F.

a)

Keystone

b)

Voussoirs

c)

Extrados

d)

Springer

e)

Span

43.

Identify part D in the arch diagram labeled A–F.

a)

Span

b)

Voussoirs

c)

Extrados

d)

Keystone

e)

Intrados

44.

The design and building direction of the ancient Greeks were mainly geared towards the following EXCEPT for:

a)

Social and civic functions

b)

Ceremonial functions

c)

Honoring the dead

d)

Worshipping gods

45.

Which among the following is not a feature of Roman Architecture?

a)

C

b)

None among the choices

c)

All of the above

d)

B

e)

A

46.

Identify part B in the arch diagram labeled A–F.

a)

Keystone

b)

Intrados

c)

Extrados

d)

Springer

e)

Span

47.

Identify part A in the arch diagram labeled A–F.

a)

Springer

b)

Voussoirs

c)

Extrados

d)

Keystone

e)

Intrados

48.

Identify the Greek classical order shown.

a)

Doric

b)

Tuscan

c)

Corinthian

d)

Ionic

49.

What was the middle and main aisle of the early Christian Church?

a)

Nave

b)

Aisle

c)

Narthex

d)

Transept

50.

The monumental gateway to the Acropolis is known as:

a)

Propylea

b)

Temple of Athena

c)

Erechtheion

d)

Parthenon

51.

What is the primary function of a bouleuterion on ancient Greece?

a)

Council meetings

b)

Marketplace

c)

Courtroom

d)

Religious worship

52.

These two temples are not based on the Doric Order

a)

Temple of Artemis – Parthenon

b)

Parthenon - Temple of Hera

c)

Temple of Hera – Propylaea

d)

Temple of Artemis - Temple of Zeus