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61 Architecture quizzes and 854 Architecture trivia questions.
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1.
Ten Architectural Niches Around the World
  Ten Architectural Niches Around the World   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Architecture has changed drastically over the centuries. Take this quiz and visit ten different schools of architecture, exploring general aesthetics and the like. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Sep 14 23
Average
kyleisalive editor
Sep 14 23
2487 plays
2.
Let Me Spark Your Interest in Architecture
  Let Me Spark Your Interest in Architecture!   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Here are ten questions, complete with illustrations, about some of the architectural elements found in varying types of structures. You might be surprised how many of them you know.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jun 06 16
Average
dcpddc478
2368 plays
3.
Elementary Architecture
  Elementary Architecture    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Don't know much about architecture? Don't worry - this is a very elementary quiz.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, daver852, Dec 02 14
Very Easy
daver852 gold member
1041 plays
4.
State Capitol Revolution
  State Capitol Revolution   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Architecture of State Capitols
In this quiz, see if you can identify ten different state capitols. There will be four capitols with Neo-Classical designs (like the U.S. Capitol), four capitols with Art Deco designs and two capitols with unique designs.
Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, May 11 23
Average
RedHook13 gold member
May 11 23
155 plays
5.
UK Art Deco Gems
  UK Art Deco Gems   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz covers just a few of the UK's Art Deco buildings from around England. Even if you don't know the answers, you should enjoy the photos.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Jul 01 19
Average
rossian editor
Jul 01 19
311 plays
6.
Thoroughly Modern Architecture
  Thoroughly Modern Architecture    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
There is not a castle or ancient building in sight when you take this quiz about modern architecture of the last century.
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Apr 26 18
Average
Plodd
Apr 26 18
635 plays
7.
Tales of the Usonian House
  Tales of the Usonian House   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Recently I had the good fortune to take a tour of a Usonian house. I enjoyed it so much, I just had to share what I learned with you!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Sep 06 22
Average
ponycargirl editor
Sep 06 22
417 plays
8.
Know Your Architectural Styles
  Know Your Architectural Styles   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many styles of architecture. Can you identify them from the photographic example and clues such as dates and location?
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Apr 24 15
Average
EnglishJedi gold member
568 plays
9.
Art Deco Architecture Down Under
  Art Deco Architecture Down Under   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a sequel to Bernie73's quiz on US Art Deco architecture. This quiz features Art Deco buildings from another part of the world and specifically covers the diversity of range of building types.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jun 25 19
Average
1nn1 gold member
Jun 25 19
260 plays
10.
The Wall
  The Wall   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
As I walk down a tranquil English lane, I notice an old stone wall snaking across distant fields as far as the eye can see. I follow the wall to see where it will take me, learning its secrets as I go along. Come and join me on my voyage of discovery.
Tough, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jul 18 16
Tough
Plodd
418 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What is another name for "Deconstructivism"?

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11.
  The Thirteenth Floor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Or how to build a skyscraper in 10 easy steps.
Tough, 10 Qns, bucknallbabe, Dec 20 20
Tough
bucknallbabe gold member
Dec 20 20
6221 plays
12.
An Architectural Tour of Bombay
  An Architectural Tour of Bombay    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Bombay (now known as Mumbai) is a potpourri of various different cultures, a fact which is also reflected in the different types of buildings found here. Take a look at some of the architectural styles the city is home to.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Nov 13 14
Average
zorba_scank gold member
491 plays
13.
Going For Baroque
  Going For Baroque   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
Of the ten buildings featured in this quiz, most of them are Baroque, so you'd do best to assume. That said, can you identify which of them exhibit this architectural style and which just seem rich alternatives? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jun 03 23
Average
kyleisalive editor
Jun 03 23
107 plays
14.
  Bits of Architecture editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
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 Qns, lsvitko, Jul 29 15
Tough
lsvitko
6242 plays
15.
  Preserving Historic Buildings editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz takes a look at techniques of historic preservation from diagnosis to cure.
Average, 15 Qns, kaddarsgirl, Apr 14 14
Average
kaddarsgirl gold member
1118 plays
16.
  A Very Stirling Affair   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look at the history of the Stirling Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in Architecture.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Oct 05 13
Average
Christinap
2124 plays
17.
  The Sydney Opera House   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the Sydney Opera House. This quiz asks you ten question about the construction of that grand old girl primly supervising all that goes on in Sydney Harbour, in New South Wales, Australia.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, May 11 14
Average
Creedy gold member
431 plays
18.
  Key to the Door   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who would have thought doors could be so interesting? Here are ten facts on same to open up your mind. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jan 23 13
Average
Creedy gold member
824 plays
19.
  Architecturally Sound   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Some of these buildings have stood the test of time and are from all different periods, encompassing many different styles of architecture. Can you match each architectural style with a building in that style?
Average, 10 Qns, lones78, Apr 27 19
Average
lones78 gold member
Apr 27 19
213 plays
20.
The Truth About Greek and Roman Engineering
  The Truth About Greek and Roman Engineering    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The ancient Greeks and Romans were masters of engineering, building structures that have lasted two millenia. Can you identify these famous examples and construction techniques?
Average, 10 Qns, AlexT781, Apr 22 18
Average
AlexT781
Apr 22 18
266 plays
21.
  Victorian Architecture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Victorian architecture. I have kept the quiz's focus on the style's beginnings in England, though its influence became worldwide. I hope you enjoy the quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, ReginTollefsen, Jul 09 21
Average
ReginTollefsen
Jul 09 21
165 plays
22.
  Anatomy of a Thai Wat   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Buddhist temples called wats to be found in Thailand have some features which are common to most Buddhist temples, and some which are unique to the Thai architectural style.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Apr 03 18
Average
looney_tunes editor
Apr 03 18
268 plays
23.
  Is Anybody Home?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You're driving through a quiet suburban neighborhood, admiring the beautiful homes and wondering how such houses came to be. Open the quiz door and step inside to learn how it's done. Is anybody home?
Average, 10 Qns, kaddarsgirl, Jun 14 19
Average
kaddarsgirl gold member
Jun 14 19
675 plays
24.
  Bauhaus    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Let's see how you match up with one of the world's most famous artistic movements - Bauhaus!
Average, 15 Qns, bdiggory, Aug 09 12
Average
bdiggory
1020 plays
25.
  Arc-Aztec-Ture   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this Author Challenge, (only Kyleisalive could have dreamed up such a title), we look at the majestic architecture of the Aztec civilisation.
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Jul 09 19
Average
1nn1 gold member
Jul 09 19
211 plays
26.
  Architecture 101    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with some basics of architecture. How many can you identify?
Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Aug 19 17
Average
lowtechmaster
Aug 19 17
703 plays
27.
  "Quotable" Architecture   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz features quotes - some well known and some less known -- from (primarily) 20th century architects. Can you match them all?
Tough, 10 Qns, rebekb, Nov 26 23
Tough
rebekb
Nov 26 23
1432 plays
28.
  Random Architectural History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief quiz of random questions concerning architecture throughout the ages. All multiple choice.
Tough, 10 Qns, vikan, Mar 21 13
Tough
vikan
4329 plays
29.
  Takin' My Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's journey around the world to look at fascinating timepieces. Well, that's providing that you've got a minute! (authors challenge suggestion by kyleisalive)
Average, 10 Qns, funnytrivianna, Oct 06 15
Average
funnytrivianna gold member
644 plays
30.
  What's in a Home?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Our homes are built with architectural details that have very specific but somewhat obscure names. How many of these components are you able to figure out?
Average, 10 Qns, Betenoire, Jul 16 21
Average
Betenoire
Jul 16 21
283 plays
31.
  Art Deco in the United States    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The art deco style of architecture was very common in the first half of the 20th century. Match these ten art deco buildings with the brief description.
Tough, 10 Qns, bernie73, May 30 19
Tough
bernie73 gold member
May 30 19
181 plays
32.
  Architectural Skeletons    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Tough, 10 Qns, savichal, Oct 09 15
Tough
savichal
2153 plays
33.
  Dutch Canal Houses    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Netherlands are well known for their canals, which are situated in virtually every Dutch city. This is a quiz on the architecture of the houses built along these canals. How much do you know about these skinny, yet interesting buildings?
Tough, 10 Qns, Obergon, Jul 21 19
Tough
Obergon
Jul 21 19
196 plays
34.
  Deconstructivism    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
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.
Average, 15 Qns, bdiggory, Oct 24 12
Average
bdiggory
892 plays
35.
  Building Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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?
Difficult, 10 Qns, jstagamtome, Feb 27 09
Difficult
jstagamtome
2028 plays
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