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1 Bits of Architecture
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.
Tough
15 Q
lsvitko
Apr 06 00
3990 plays
2 The Thirteenth Floor
Or how to build a skyscraper in 10 easy steps.
Difficult
10 Q
bucknallbabe
Nov 18 09
147 plays
3 Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio
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
10 Q
Arlesienne
Nov 14 06
573 plays
4 Architecture for Everybody
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
10 Q
thejazzkickazz
Aug 15 04
4011 plays
5 Architectural Terminology
How well do you know your architectural terminology?
Tough
10 Q
Zap_Rowsdower
Dec 02 07
1038 plays
6 Egyptian And Ancient Architecture Terms
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
10 Q
rj211
Sep 24 01
1896 plays
7 "Quotable" Architecture
This quiz features quotes – some well known and some less known -- from (primarily) 20th century architects. Can you match them all?
Tough
10 Q
rebekb
Aug 21 08
507 plays
8 Gothic Architecture
Here are some simple questions about Gothic Churches in Europe.
Tough
10 Q
apc1106
Dec 22 07
621 plays
9 Orders of Architecture
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
10 Q
riotgrrl
Oct 14 03
1257 plays
10 Random Architectural History
A brief quiz of random questions concerning architecture throughout the ages. All multiple choice.
Tough
10 Q
vikan
Jun 19 01
3021 plays
11 Which Architect Designed That? #2
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
10 Q
ilovethisgame
Apr 18 04
1161 plays
12 Gaudí's Architecture
Antonio Gaudí 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
10 Q
riotgrrl
Aug 14 03
645 plays
13 Bauhaus
Let's see how you match up with one of the world's most famous artistic movements - Bauhaus!
Average
15 Q
bdiggory
May 03 09
231 plays
14 Which Architect Designed That? #1
Just match the famous building with the architect who designed it. I will also tell you where the building is.
Tough
10 Q
ilovethisgame
Apr 20 03
1896 plays
15 Architectural Skeletons
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
10 Q
savichal
Oct 13 00
1467 plays
16 Building Nicknames
Many architectural wonders attempt to achieve notoriety by the novelty of their design or their beauty. Sometimes the public has different ideas and a nickname sticks that the builders never intended. Which of these do you recognize?
Very Difficult
10 Q
jstagamtome
Feb 27 09
897 plays
17 Deconstructivism
One of the most interesting styles of Architecture to emerge in the 20th Century! Let's see how much you know about this prolific style that is still being designed today.
Tough
15 Q
bdiggory
May 08 09
249 plays
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Last Updated Nov 21 09 5:45 AM

Some sample questions from this category:

* According to scholars, most ancient Greek temples were:
* The Empire State Building in New York City is one of the tallest buildings in the world and has seen some thirty people leap to their deaths from its heights. At least two would-be suicides, however, survived their attempts from the building. How were they saved?
* 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?


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