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1. The Grandest Temple of all Egyptian temples, it was not built by upon one complete plan but owes its size,
disposition and magnificence to the work of many Kings. Built from the 12th Dynasty to the Ptolemaic period.
GREAT TEMPLE OF AMMON, KARNAK
2. "The man of learning... can fearlessly look down upon the troublesome accidents of fortune. But he who thinks
himself entrenched in defense not of learning but of luck, moves one slippery path, struggling though life
unsteadily and insecurely.” 10 BOOKS OF ARCHITECTURE BY MARCUS VITRUVIUS
3. The Greek council house which is covered meeting place for the democratically-elected council is called:
BOLEUTERION
4. t is the eclectic style of domestic architecture of the 1870's and the 1880's in England and the USA and actually
based on country house and cottage Elizabeth architecture which was characterized by a... ???
5. Tomb of Atreus, a noted example of the tholos type of tomb is also known as: TOMB OF AGAMEMNON
6. Identify the structure that was designed Antonio Gaudi. PALAU GUELL
13. A revival style based on the buildings and publications of the 6th century architect marked by ancient Roman
Architectural forms. PALLADIANISM
14. It is a traditional house that was called binangiyan. It was a single room dwelling elevated at 1.50 meters from
the ground; the floor were made of hard wood like narra which rested on 3 floor joist which in turn...
KANKANAY
15. Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form. CROMLECH
16. The seats that rose on tiers and founded on natural rocks in a Greek theater is called: CAVEA
17. It is the third phase of English-Gothic Architecture where elaborated ornamental vaulting , and refinement of
stone cutting techniques. DECORATED STYLE
18. Identify the style of Architecture that was used in this structure? PRARIE STYLE
19. A shoji is? MOVABLE SCREENS
20. A projection on the exterior wall of a Nagara temple; there are typically seven on each side. Also the name for
the chariot of the sun god Surya which sun temples represent via spoked wheels on the outer walls. RATHA
21. It also known as Great Burial Period of Japan. TUMULUS PERIOD
22. Which or the following statement is N OT a characteristic of a Primitive Dwelling? NONE OF THE ABOVE
I. Mostly developed with one room
II. Readily available materials are used in constructing their dwellings
III. …
23. Characterized by symmetrical façade, thick stone walls, a steeply pitched end-gabled roof usually covered with
wood shingles or clay tiles with an attic story with windows at the gable ends and shed dormers on... GERMAN
COLONIAL
24. Byzantine church plans are towards to simplicity having centralized axial form usuallu in Greek and ___ cross.
LATIN
25. He is the king who constituted a law that entails a punishment of "an aye for an eye a tooth for a tooth"?
HAMMURABI
26. Cloistered or arcaded courtyard of an Islamic Architecture or Buildings. SAHN
27. A tower in which a call to prayer is made. MINARET
28. Also known as Paifang, it's an architectural arch or gateway erected in memory of an eminent person. PAI-LOU
29. It is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. TEMPLE OF HEAVEN
30. Very notable in Japanese Architecture. it was used in its natural form so that the grain could be appreciated.
What is it? WOOD
31. Identify the notable structure in the photo. TAJ MAHAL
32. Identify the Architect of iconic structure which can be found in Paris, France. I.M PEI
33. A greek temple has 6 columns in front and at the back, at its sides, it has eleven columns, that includes the
outermost columns at the front and back. What do you call this kind of temple? TETRASTYLE
34. From the given figure, identify the architectural style used? INTERNATIONAL STYLE
35. Ground floor (literally "passageway" in Arabic) to accommodate horse carriages and carrozas (processional
carriages) ZAGUAN
36. Finest and remaining example of Byzantine Architecture? S. SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE
37. A grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal, serves as a spout and projects from the gutter to throw
rainwater clear off a building? GARGOYLE
38. Identify the parts of a vault in the figure shown in letter "a"? LIERNE