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HISTHEORY - Q3

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following buildings is a prime example of Industrial Revolution architecture?

a)

The Colosseum

b)

The Parthenon

c)

The Crystal Palace

d)

Notre Dame Cathedral

2.

A row of arches supported by piers and columns that are often utilized in Romanesque churches. It is a significant decorative feature of this era.

a)

Avenue of buttresses

b)

Domes

c)

Arcades

d)

Clerestories

3.

Identify the image below. Is this Basilica of Saint-Sernin (Toulouse)?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Identify this cathedral:

a)

Cologne Cathedral, Germany

b)

Westminster Abbey, England

c)

Reims Cathedral, France

d)

Chatres Cathedral, France

5.

Identify the image below. Is this Basilica of Saint-Sernin (Toulouse)?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Identify this cathedral:

a)

Cologne Cathedral, Germany

b)

Westminster Abbey, England

c)

Reims Cathedral, France

d)

Chatres Cathedral, France

7.

A row of arches supported by piers and columns that are often utilized in Romanesque churches. It is a significant decorative feature of this era.

a)

Clerestories

b)

Arcades

c)

None among the choices

d)

Domes

8.

A French word meaning “rebirth.”

a)

Renaissance

b)

Romanesque

c)

Baroque

d)

Rococo

9.

Romanesque structures widely used flying buttresses.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Identify this cathedral.

a)

Pisa Cathedral

b)

Florence Cathedral (Duomo)

c)

St. Paul’s Cathedral, London

d)

Reims Cathedral, France

11.

Which of the following best describes Renaissance Architecture:

a)

Initially characterized by the use of Greek motifs.

b)

Initially characterized by the use of round arches, and symmetrical composition.

c)

Initially characterized by the use of Middle eastern and Roman motifs.

d)

Initially characterized by the use of the classical orders, round arches, and symmetrical composition.

12.

Romanesque Architecture is often compared with Gothic style. One key difference is in the way the arches are constructed. Which among the following is true about this comparison:

a)

The arches in Romanesque design are pointed while the arches in Gothic style are semi-circular.

b)

The arches in Romanesque design are semi-circular while the arches in Gothic style are pointed.

c)

The arches in Romanesque design are trefoiled while the arches in Gothic style are round arches.

d)

The arches in Romanesque design are lancet type while the arches in Gothic style are ogee type.

13.

Identify this cathedral:

a)

Cologne Cathedral, Germany

b)

Westminster Abbey, England

c)

Reims Cathedral, France

d)

Chatres Cathedral, France

14.

This structure is considered to be the architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance era:

a)

St Vitus Cathedral, Czech Republic

b)

St. Peter’s Basilica, Italy

c)

Salisbury Cathedral, England

d)

Sagrada Familia, Spain

15.

Identify this cathedral:

a)

Cologne Cathedral, Germany

b)

Westminster Abbey, England

c)

Reims Cathedral, France

d)

Chartres Cathedral, France

16.

Which of the following is true about the Baroque style:

a)

Emphasized art forms and iconoclastic designs from catholic tradition, elements were inspired from Greek and Roman traditions, interior utilized vaults for the high ceiling

b)

Emphasized linear spaces, overly done elements and interior utilized mosaics

c)

Emphasized sculptural and painted forms, elements were inspired from shapes of nature and interior utilized quadratura.

d)

Emphasized clerestory and height of the structure, elements were inspired from rock and shell shapes and interior utilized wall paper and wall art

17.

A design and construction technique widely used during the Gothic period:

a)

Arches and vaults

b)

Cantilever system

c)

Pointed arches

d)

Thin shell concrete

18.

The wide central hall of a basilica is called

a)

Clerestory

b)

Nave

c)

Crypt

d)

Choir

19.

St. Peter’s is often identified with Baroque design. Who is the architect of it?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Raphael

c)

Giacomo dela Porta

d)

Baldassare Peruzzi

20.

What is another term or the full name for Rose Window?

a)

Catherine window

b)

Lancet window

c)

Tracery window

d)

Oculus window

21.

Which of the following is true about the Crystal Palace:

a)

It is still standing to this day.

b)

It burned down.

c)

It made of true crystals, thus the name “crystal palace.”

d)

It is the epitome of modern architecture.

22.

Identify the image below. Is this Speyer Cathedral?

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What is a defining characteristic of Industrial Revolution architecture:

a)

Extensive use of steel and iron

b)

Symmetrical facades

c)

Elaborate Gothic details

d)

Predominantly wooden structures

24.

A lot of these were constructed during the Romanesque era. This is a complex development of buildings and open land used for church purposes.

a)

Abbeys

b)

Castles

c)

Chateau

d)

Palais

25.

What kind of vault were most prevalent during the Romanesque era?

a)

Barrel vault

b)

Groin vault

c)

Ribbed vault

d)

Fan vault

26.

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

27.

Identify this cathedral

a)

Wells Cathedral

b)

Duomo de Milano

c)

St Basils Cathedral

d)

Cologne Cathedral

28.

Pioneered the use of soaring vertical lines, pointed arches and stained glass window

a)

Abott Suger

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Emperor Constantine

d)

Bramante

29.

Which among the famous architects is NOT identified with the design of St. Peters Basilica

a)

Giacamo dela Porta

b)

Baldassare Peruzzi

c)

Raphael

d)

Abott Suger

30.

Constructed the Romanesque era. This is complex development of buildings and open land use for church purposes.

a)

Castles

b)

Palais

c)

Abbeys

d)

Chateau

31.

A design construction widely used during the gothic period:

a)

Arches and vaults

b)

Cantilever system

c)

Pointed arches

d)

Thin shell concrete

32.

It means Roman like

a)

Romanesque

b)

Roman Revivalism

c)

Roman Revival

d)

Roman Era

33.

French word meaning “rebirth”

a)

Renaissance

b)

Rococo

c)

Gothic

d)

Romanesque

34.

Identify the picture

a)

Chartres Cathedral

b)

Duomo de Milano

c)

Westminster Abby

35.

What is a defining characteristic of Industrial Revolution architecture:

a)

Extensive use of steel and iron

b)

Symmetrical facades

c)

Elaborate Gothic details

d)

Predominantly wooden structures

36.

A lot of these were constructed during the Romanesque era. This is a complex development of buildings and open land used for church purposes.

a)

Abbeys

b)

Castles

c)

Chateau

d)

Palais

37.

What kind of vault were most prevalent during the Romanesque era?

(a)  

38.

This was a popular design element of Cathedrals.

(a)  

39.

Romanesque design features fortress like features as a key design element

a)

True

b)

False

40.

A lot of these were constructed during the Romanesque era. This is a complex development of buildings and open land used for church purposes

a)

Palais

b)

Castles

c)

Abbeys

d)

Chateau

41.

Romanesque structures widely used flying buttresses

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Ancient Greek architects used entasis in column design primarily to:

a)

Strengthen the structural integrity of the column under heavy loads

b)

Create a sense upward movement and visual perfection

c)

Reduce the need for fluting and othe decorative elements

d)

Allow for easier construction and material efficiency

43.

A covered walk surround a court, usually linking a church to other building of a monastery

a)

Colonnade

b)

Abbey

c)

Persopolis

d)

Cloister

44.

A Palazzo is a church

a)

True

b)

False

45.

The most prominent structure in the Acropolis

a)

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

b)

Parthenon

c)

Erechtheion

d)

Temple of Athena

46.

A basilica, in its historical intention, is a church

a)

True

b)

False

47.

The following are accepted terms as an equivalent to rose window except for

a)

Wheel Window

b)

Round Window

c)

Catherine-Wheel Window

d)

Marigold Window

48.

A french word meaning a palace or 2nd home or a secondary palace located in the suburbs for the king, lord or royalty including their own descendants

a)

Palace

b)

El Palacio

c)

Chateau