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1 trivia quiz  Bits of Architecture icon
Okay, so maybe George Costanza (as his alter-ego, architect Art Vandelay) wouldn't know these answers, but if you do, GO FOR IT! I throw down the proverbial glove.
Difficult 15Q
3279 plays
Apr 06 00
lsvitko
2 trivia quiz  Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio coolicon
Andrea Palladio was one of the most innovative, influential and imitated figures of Western architecture. His ideas have inspired countless houses and government buildings across Europe and North America. This is a basic quiz about his life and works.
Tough 10Q
303 plays
Nov 14 06
Arlesienne
3 trivia quiz  Architectural Terminology coolicon
How well do you know your architectural terminology?
Difficult 10Q
288 plays
Dec 02 07
Zap_Rowsdower
4 trivia quiz  Architecture for Everybody coolicon
Some people find the subject of architecture rather esoteric. This quiz solves that problem by presenting some of the very basic terms and definitions important to architects. Good luck!
Easy 10Q
2766 plays
Aug 15 04
thejazzkickazz gold
5 trivia quiz  Gothic Architecture icon
Here are some simple questions about Gothic Churches in Europe.
Tough 10Q
255 plays
Dec 22 07
apc1106
6 trivia quiz  Egyptian And Ancient Architecture Terms icon
Do you know about Egyptian and ancient architecture? This quiz deals with some of the basic terms used in the study of architecture, especially Egyptian and ancient. Some of this info was gleaned from William L. MacDonald's 'The Pantheon'. Enjoy!
Tough 10Q
1521 plays
Sep 24 01
rj211 gold
7 trivia quiz  Random Architectural History icon
A brief quiz of random questions concerning architecture throughout the ages. All multiple choice.
Tough 10Q
2490 plays
Jun 19 01
vikan
8 trivia quiz  Gaud?'s Architecture icon
Antonio Gaud? i Cornet was perhaps the most original architect of all time. His uniquely intricate, sweeping forms caused a stir at the turn of the twentieth century. This quiz covers his entire career, including his most famous work, the Sagrada Familia
Difficult 10Q
468 plays
Aug 14 03
riotgrrl
9 trivia quiz  Which Architect Designed That? II icon
Just like the first quiz. Match the famous building with the architect who designed it. I will also tell you where the building is. Enjoy.
Tough 10Q
729 plays
Apr 18 04
ilovethisgame
10 trivia quiz  Orders of Architecture icon
The classical architecture of the ancient world, explored again in the Renaissance, and ever since, is based on several standard styles, or ?orders?. Can you answer some easy questions about the orders that underlie so much great architecture?
Tough 10Q
912 plays
Oct 14 03
riotgrrl
11 trivia quiz  Which Architect Designed That? icon
Just match the famous building with the architect who designed it. I will also tell you where the building is.
Tough 10Q
1380 plays
Apr 20 03
ilovethisgame
12 trivia quiz  Architectural Skeletons icon
Most buildings aren't what they seem. A 'stone' building is usually a thin layer of cut stone applied to a skeleton of wood, steel or cheaper stone. I'll give you an architectural work, and you guess what the skeleton or structure is really made of.
Difficult 10Q
1194 plays
Oct 13 00
savichal

Some sample questions from this category:

* According to scholars, most ancient Greek temples were:
* Elisha Otis, inventor of the elevator, first demonstrated his new invention here in 1854.
* The great dome of St. Peter's in Rome was designed by Italian artist Michaelangelo, but who first used the revolutionary design idea of the dome's design on the Florence Cathedral?
* Which of the following is NOT an example of an order of Greek column?
* Which of the following buildings is an example of Byzantine architecture?
* Romanesque architecture is also known as:
* Notre Dame in Paris, Lincoln Cathedral in England and Westminster Hall in London are all examples of which of the following styles of architecture:
* Rococo decoration, employing the use of shell motifs, was considered a lighter version of which of the following styles of architecture:
* Which architectural style popularized the use of synthetic building materials such as glass, plastic and steel?
* Two styles of architecture are noted as the current trends in today's buildings. They are:
* Georgian architecture is part of which style of architectural design:
* The dome over the U.S. Capitol
* The dome over the Pantheon
* Petronas Towers (Kuala Lampur, Malaysia - currently the tallest buildings in the world)
* Guggenheim Museum (New York City)
* The column order called __________ has capitals of Ionic volutes and Corinthian acanthus-leaf decorations?
* The style known as the 'True Style' (1750-1830) later came to be called __________ ?
* The design of the early Christian Churches were based on the Roman __________ ?
* In Barcelona, Antonio Gaudi designed buildings in a style that became known as _________?
* The columns on the Porch of the Maidens (the Erechtheum) at the Acropolis are ___________ ?

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