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Random Architectural History Trivia Quiz

A brief quiz of random questions concerning architecture throughout the ages. All multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by vikan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
vikan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,428

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4363

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The column order called __________ has capitals of Ionic volutes and Corinthian acanthus-leaf decorations? Hint

Ionic

Doric

Corinthian

Composite

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Question 2 of 10

2. The style known as the 'True Style' (1750-1830) later came to be called __________ ? Hint

Carolingian

Mannerism

Gothic

Neoclassicism

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Question 3 of 10

3. The design of the early Christian Churches were based on the Roman __________ ? Hint

Basilica

Tomb

Temple

Amphitheatre

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Barcelona, Antonio Gaudi designed buildings in a style that became known as _________? Hint

Art Nouveau

Baroque

Mannerism

Art Deco

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Question 5 of 10

5. The columns on the Porch of the Maidens (the Erechtheum) at the Acropolis are ___________ ? Hint

Corinthian Columns

Doric Columns

Caryatids

Ionic Columns

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Question 6 of 10

6. A fenestrated (windowed) wall that is carried higher than the surrounding roof, to light interior space is a ________ ? Hint

Arcade

Triforium

Clerestory

Tracery

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Question 7 of 10

7. Concrete vaulting permitted what culture to first build large covered spaces with no internal support? Hint

Egyptian

Greek

Roman

Mycenaan

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Question 8 of 10

8. The cross-in square style would most often be found in a ___________ Church? Hint

Medieval

Romanesque

Rococco

Byzantine

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Question 9 of 10

9. Egyptian Pylon temples contained what type of halls? Hint

Cella

Hypostyle Hall

Aspe Hall

Buddhist Assembly Hall

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Question 10 of 10

10. The part of Old St. Peter's in Rome between the chief entrance and the choir was the __________ ? Hint

Transept

Apse

Nave

Narthex

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The column order called __________ has capitals of Ionic volutes and Corinthian acanthus-leaf decorations?

Answer: Composite

The Composite Order was a late Roman development of the Corinthian Order.

2. The style known as the 'True Style' (1750-1830) later came to be called __________ ?

Answer: Neoclassicism

Excavations at the newly discovered cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were part of the reason for the return to classical styles in architecture.

3. The design of the early Christian Churches were based on the Roman __________ ?

Answer: Basilica

In Roman times the Basilica was the Hall of Justice and place of commercial transactions.

4. In Barcelona, Antonio Gaudi designed buildings in a style that became known as _________?

Answer: Art Nouveau

Remember the church, that seemed to be melting, during the introductions to the telecasts of the Barcelona Olympics? That was Gaudi's 'Church of the Holy Family'.

5. The columns on the Porch of the Maidens (the Erechtheum) at the Acropolis are ___________ ?

Answer: Caryatids

A Caryatid is a female figure that functions as a supporting column.

6. A fenestrated (windowed) wall that is carried higher than the surrounding roof, to light interior space is a ________ ?

Answer: Clerestory

The Clerestory was widely used in Romanesque and Gothic Churches.

7. Concrete vaulting permitted what culture to first build large covered spaces with no internal support?

Answer: Roman

Roman concrete, a mixture of lime mortar, volcanic dust and water, was poured over rubble that had been laid in courses between forms.

8. The cross-in square style would most often be found in a ___________ Church?

Answer: Byzantine

The cross-in-square was the main style of church during the Middle Byzantine period.

9. Egyptian Pylon temples contained what type of halls?

Answer: Hypostyle Hall

Hypostyle Hall was a hall with a roof supported by columns.

10. The part of Old St. Peter's in Rome between the chief entrance and the choir was the __________ ?

Answer: Nave

Old St Peter's was a rectangular building with the apse on one end and the narthex on the other end. The apse is a semicircular projection, the narthex was the entrance hall and the transept was the transverse aisle placed between the nave and the apse.

Source: Author vikan

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