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Quiz about Architecture 101
Quiz about Architecture 101

Architecture 101 Trivia Quiz


This quiz deals with some basics of architecture. How many can you identify?

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
382,275
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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730
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (8/10), TurkishLizzy (10/10), Guest 172 (0/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Gothic architecture is characterized by which traits? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these architectural columns is NOT Greek? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which term best describes a facade? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these terms describes a type of window? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which Christopher was a noted British architect? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following buildings does NOT represent Gothic architecture? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Windows and doors have many parts. Which definition best fits the term jamb? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these structures does NOT have a dome? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. With which architectural element is the term keystone usually associated? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which term best describes a building built as a burial chamber? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Gothic architecture is characterized by which traits?

Answer: Pointed arch, flying buttress, ribbed vault

Gothic architecture originated in France in the 12th Century and was popular into the 16th Century. Art Deco had bold geometric shapes, lavish ornamentation,and vibrant colors. Neoclassic generally replicated Classical with the emphasis on the wall. And Baroque used light, illusory effects, and ceiling frescoes.
2. Which of these architectural columns is NOT Greek?

Answer: Tuscan

A Tuscan column is Roman, not Greek. It is unfluted and has a plain base and capital. The other three are Greek and all are more elaborate than the Tuscan.
3. Which term best describes a facade?

Answer: The face/front of a building

Facade has also come to mean a false/superficial appearance. A dome is the hemispherical roof of a building or room. A pedestal supports a column. And a wing is a building extension.
4. Which of these terms describes a type of window?

Answer: Oriel

An oriel is a projecting bay window on an upper floor. Gable and Mansard are both roof styles. Cross is a type of vault.
5. Which Christopher was a noted British architect?

Answer: Wren

Christopher Wren is generally considered the greatest British architect. After the Great London fire in 1666, he designed 52 new churches, including St. Paul's Cathedral. Among his other designs are the Royal Observatory and the Naval Hospital in Greenwich, the Trinity College Library at Cambridge, and the Tom Tower at Christ Church Oxford.
6. Which of the following buildings does NOT represent Gothic architecture?

Answer: Altes Museum, Germany

The Altes Museum in Berlin is Neoclassical. It was designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Other Neoclassic buildings include the White House and Capitol in Washington, D.C.
7. Windows and doors have many parts. Which definition best fits the term jamb?

Answer: Vertical pieces on each side of door/window

The horizontal pieces at the bottom of a door/window are called sills. The top of a window/door opening is termed a head. A lintel is a horizontal beam over a door/window that bears the weight of a wall.
8. Which of these structures does NOT have a dome?

Answer: The White House, Washington, D.C.

Although the White House and US Capitol are both representative of Neoclassical architecture, only the Capitol has a dome. Other domed edifices include the Pantheon in Rome, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, and St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
9. With which architectural element is the term keystone usually associated?

Answer: Arch

The keystone is a central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that holds all of the parts of the arch together. Examples include the Arch of Titus in Rome and the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona.
10. Which term best describes a building built as a burial chamber?

Answer: Mausoleum

Examples of mausoleums include the Taj Mahal, the Mausoleum of Augustus, and Grant's Tomb. A pagoda is a temple often in the shape of a tower. A rotunda is a circular room or building, often with a dome. And a turret is a small tower on the top of a building.
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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