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1. The final plan shape of the St. Peter's Basilica by Carlo Maderna.

A.Latin Cross B.Greek Cross C.English Cross D.French Cross

2. Invented reinforced concrete in France.


A.Erich Mendelsohn B.Le Corbusier C.Mies van de Rohe D.Hennevique

3. Expressionist Architect.
A.Eero Saarinen B.Alvar Aalto C.Hennevique D.Erich Mendelsohn

4. Architect of the Batasang Pambansa.


A.Felipe Mendoza B.Gabriel Formoso C.Leandro Locsin D.George Ramos

5. The dining hall in a monastery, a convent, or a college.


A.Refectory B.Cortel C.Apse D.Dipteral

6. A type of Roman wall facing which is made of small stone laid in a loose pattern roughly resembling
polygonal work. A.Opus Incertum B.Opus Mixtum C.Opus Recticulatum D.Opus Tesselatum

7. The first plan shape of the St. Peter's Basilica by Bramante.


A.Latin Cross B.Greek Cross C.English Cross D.French Cross

8. The space between the colonnade and the naos wall in Greek temple.
A.Stoa B.Pteroma C.Antefix D.Anthemion

9. Architect of SM Megamall.
A.Jose Siao Ling B.Antonio Sin Diong C.Gilbert Yu D.Jonathan Gan

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The architect of the Pantheon. A.Hadrian B.Bernini C.Vitruvius D.Agrippa

11. 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. A.A New Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright B.Ten books of Architecture by Marcus Vitruvius C.Space, Time and Architecture by Sigfried Gideon D.The Poetry of Architecture by John Ruskin

12. The mineral of greatest importance to Greek architecture of which Greece and her domains had
ample supply of was. A.Cement B.Marble C.Lime D.Silica

13.

Mies van der Rohe first envisioned the all-glass skyscraper in the 1920s.A true genius, he designed a structure that could not be built at that time, but some thirty years later the technology was at hand. The long-held dream of the crystalline tower was finally realized in these famous building, 38 stories of black steel and glass. A.Lever House B.Seagram Building C.Lakeshore Drive Apartment

D.S.R. Crown Hall

14 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.

A.Great Temple of Ammon, Karnak B.The Great temple of Abu-Simbel C.Temple of Queen HATSHEPSUT D.Temple of Ramsesseum, Thebes

15. Public buildings are important structures in Greek architecture. What do you call the town square
used as center of Greek social and business life? A.Agora B.Tenemos C.Stoa D.Propylae

16. A type of Roman wall facing with alternating courses of brickworks.


A.Opus Incertum B.Opus Mixtum C.Opus Recticulatum D.Opus Quadratum

17. Smallest cathedral in the world. (Byzantine period)


A.Little Metropole Cathedral, Athens B.Sao Paulo Cathedral, Brazil C.Cathedral of San Giovanni, Rome D.Aachen Cathedral, Germany

18. What historic style of architecture contributed the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Orders of Architecture?
A.Early Christian B.Byzantine C.Greek D.Egyptian

19. Designer of the Taj Mahal.


A.Shah Jalan B.Shah Jahan C.Shah Reza D.Shah Naser

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The oldest circus in Rome. A.Circus Varianus B.Circus Maximus C.Circus of Maxentius D.Circus Flaminius 21. The dressing room of the Thermae. A.Apodyteria B.Calidarium C.Sudatorium D.Unctuaria 22. Built by the Franciscan priest Fr. Blas dela Madre, this church in Rizal whose design depicts the heavy influence of Spanish Baroque, was declared a national

treasure. A.Antipolo Church B.Angono Church C.Jala-jala D.Morong Church 23. A term given to the mixture of Christian, Spanish, and Muslim 12th-16th century architecture. A.Byzantine B.Romanesque C.Saracenic D.Mudejar 24. Tomb of Atreus, a noted example of the tholos type of tomb is also known as:

A.Mausoleum, Helicarnassos B.Tomb of Clytemnestra C.Tomb of Agamemnon D.Thersilion, Megapolis 25. The council house in Greece. A.Insulae B.Bouleuterion C.Domus D.Prytaneion 26. What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese pagodas? A.Chinese pagodas are polygonal; Japanese are square in plan B.Chinese pagodas are mostly five-storeyed; Japanese are three to fifteen C.Japanese pagodas plans are polygonal; Chinese are square D.Japanese pagodas are mostly four-storeyed; Chinese are three to seven 27. The architect who claimed that: The ultimate goal of the new architecture was the composite but inseparable work of an art, in which the old dividing line between monumental and decorative elements will have disappeared forever. A.Frank Lloyd Wright B.Le Corbusier C.Walter Gropius D.Mies Van de Rohe 28. Architect of G.S.I.S. Building, Roxas Boulevard. A.Froilan Hong B.Gabriel Formoso C.George Ramos D.Felipe Palafox 29. Buddhist architecture shown in rock-cut temples with lavishly carved interiors is a characteristic feature of what style of architecture? A.Japanese B.Filipino C.Indian D.Chinese 30. Architect of the famous Propylaea, Acropolis. A.Mnesicles B.Cossutius C.Anthemius D.Isidorus 31. Architects of the Hagia Sophia. (St. Sophia,Constantinople) A.Callicrates and Ictinus B.Anthemius and Isidorus C.Theron and Libon D.Cossutius and Mnesicles 32. Orientation of the Medieval Church. A.East B.West

C.North D.South 33. Architect of the National Library, Philippines. A.Jose Herrera B.Juan Nakpil C.Cesar Concio D.Felipe Mendoza 34. Who began the building of the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak?

A.Ptolemy III B.Thothmes I C.Senusret I D.Amenemhat I 35. Greek architecture was essentially. A.Domical roof construction B.Helm Roof C.Columnar trabeated D.Arch and vault 36. In Indian, architecture, which of the following is not a characteristic feature? A.Stupa B.Horseshoe arch C.Pointed arch D.sikhara

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Architect of the Temples of Zeus, Olympia. A.Libon B.Mnesicles C.Theron D.Cossutius

38. Most famous and perfect preservation of all ancient buildings in Rome.
A.Pantheon B.Parthenon C.Acropolis D.Apotheca 39. The ornamental pattern work in stone, filling the upper part of a Gothic window. A.Cavetto B.Crenel C.Tracery D.Embrasures 40. With the use of concrete made possible by pozzolan, a native natural cement, the Romans achieved huge interiors with the... A.Domical roof construction B.Helm Roof C.Columnar trabeated D.Arch and vault 41. In some churches, there is a part which is raised as part of the sanctuary which later developed into the transept, this is the ___. A.Ambo B.Bema C.Cella D.Cancelli 42. Which of the order was added by the Romans to the orders used by the Greeks. A.Corinthian B.Doric C.Composite D.Ionic 43. Sculptor for the Bonifacio Monument. A.Antonio Guillermo B.Guillermo Tolentino C.Antonio Tolentino D.Ang Kiukok 44. Designer of the Bonifacio Monument. A.Cesar Concio B.Felipe Mendoza C.Tomas Mapua D.Juan Nakpil Frameworks structurally independent of walls 2. Free45. Which of the following principles: 1. standing faade 3. Roof garden 4. Open planning 5. Cube form elevated on stilts or columns were adopted by Le Corbusier in his Villa Savoye A.2, 4, 5 B.3, 4, 5 C.1, 2, 3 D.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 46. With regards to relationship of structure to architecture, which of the following describes formal or sculptured structure? A.Uses least amount of material B.Focuses on novelty of form C.Materials used below maximum load-bearing capacity D.Exaggerated elements

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Architect of the Erechtheion. A.Libon B.Mnesicles C.Theron D.Cossutius

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Architect of the Temple of Zeus, Agrigentum A.Libon B.Mnesicles C.Theron D.Cossutius 49. The fortified high area or citadel of an ancient Greek City. A.Pantheon B.Parthenon C.Apotheca D.Acropolis 50. 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 were supported by transverse girders. A.Kankanay B.Badjao C.Bontoc D.Kalinga 51. "cubicula" or bedroom is from what architecture. A.Roman B.Greek C.Egyptian D.Byzantine 52. Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form. A.Menhir B.Cromlech C.Dolmen D.Tumulus

53. What do you call the enclosed space at the top of a ziggurat in Mesopotamia?
A.Gods house B.Observatory C.Priest house D.Altar 54. A raised stage reserved for the clergy in early Christian churches. A.Ambo B.Bema C.Cella D.Cancelli 55. The dry or sweating room in the Thermae. A.Tepidarium B.Calidarium C.Sudatorium D.Unctuaria 56. First school which offered architecture in the Philippines. A.Mapua B.UST C.Liceo de Manila D.National University 57. A small private bath found in Roman houses or palaces. A.Balneum B.Domus C.Insulae D.Thalamus 58. He created the Dymaxion House, "the first machine for living".

A.Buckminster Fuller B.Louis Sullivan C.Marcel Lajos Breuer D.Le Corbusier 59. Architect of the World Trade Center. A.Kenzo Tange B.Arata Isozake C.Minoru Yamasaki D.Tadao Ando 60. What is referred to as written record of mans effort to build beautifully? A.Pre-historic architecture B.History of architecture C.Elements of architecture D.Style of architecture 61. The building that serve as a senate house for the chief dignitaries of the city and as a palace where distinguished visitors and citizens might be entertained. A.Bouleuterion B.Thersihon C.Prytaneion D.Diathyros 62. What do you call the long colonnaded building used around public places and as shelters at religious shrines in Greek architecture? A.Propylae B.Stoa

C.Peristyle D.Agora 63. The space between the colonnade and the naos wall in Greek temple. A.Stoa B.Pteroma C.Antefix D.Anthemion 64. What is the principal type of building in Muslim Architecture? A.Mosque B.Mausoleum C.Temple D.Church 65. A Greek building that contains painted pictures. A.Epidauros B.Odeion C.Pinacotheca D.Podium 66. Architect of Manila Hilton Hotel. A.Erich Mendelsohn B.Daniel Burnham C.Inigo Jones D.Welton Becket 67. A roman house with a central patio. A.Villa B.Domus C.Atrium House D.Thalamus 68. In ancient Greece and Rome, a storeroom of any kind, but especially for storing wine. A.Acroterion B.Anthemion C.Antefix D.Apotheca 69. The architecture of the curved line is known as ___. A.Romanesque B.Renaissance C.Baroque D.Medieval 70. Founders of the "Art Noveau". A.Alva Aalto B.Frank Lloyd Wright C.Inigo Jones D.John Ruskin and William Moris 71. Usual number of stories for a Chinese pagoda. A.10 B.11 C.12 D.13 72. First president and founder of PAS. A.Jose Herrera B.Juan Nakpil C.Cesar Concio D.Felipe Mendoza 73. The Arabesque surface ornamentation originated from what style of architecture A.Muslim B.Chinese

C.Japanese D.Thai 74. From what style of architecture were the Chinese pagodas derived? A.Muslim B.Indian C.Japanese D.European 75. Due to generally rainless and bright sunshine climate, which of the following describe Egyptian structures? A.Steep roofs B.Large openings C.Small openings D.Absence of open court 76. The warm room in the Thermae. A.Tepidarium B.Calidarium C.Sudatorium D.Unctuaria 77. Which of the following indicates the brightness of a color? A.Chroma B.Value C.Hue D.Intensity 78. Which of the following indicates the name of a color? A.Intensity B.Chroma C.Hue D.Value 79. Corresponds to the Greek naos. A.Ambo B.Bema C.Cella D.Cancelli 80. Orientation of the Roman temple is towards the ___. A.Forum B.Parthenon C.Agora D.Colloseum 81. Romanesque architecture in Italy is distinguished from that of the rest of Europe by the use of what material for facing walls. A.Bricks B.Cement C.Lime D.Marble 82. The dominating personality who became an ardent disciple of the Italian renaissance style. A.Christopher Wren B.Iigo Jones C.John Vanbrugh D.William Chambers 83. "Architecture is Organic". A.Mies van de Rohe B.Walter Gropius C.Le Corbusier D.Frank Lloyd Wright 84. From the 5th century to the present, the character of Byzantine architecture is the practice of using....

A.Domical roof construction B.Helm Roof C.Columnar trabeated D.Arch and vault 85. It is the eclectic style of domestic architecture of the 1870s and the 1880s in England and the USA and actually based on country house and cottage Elizabeth architecture which was characterized by a blending of Tudor Gothic, English Renaissance and colonial elements in the USA: A.Mannerist Phase B.Queen Anne style C.Jacobean Architecture D.Stuart Architecture 86. Architect of the Bi-Nuclear House, the H-

Plan. A.Buckminster Fuller B.Louis Sullivan C.Marcel Lajos Breuer D.Le Corbusier 87. In modern Muslim mosques, which of the following features are required to be applied? A.Niche B.Pulpit C.Minarets and domes D.All listed items here 88. Plan shape of a Japanese Pagoda A.Square B.Rectangle C.Round D.Triangular 89. The sacred enclosure found in the highest part of a Greek city is called: A.Peribolas B.Temenos C.Corps de Logis

D.Pteroma 90. An ancient Greek Portico, a long colonnaded shelter used in public places. A.Stoa B.Pteroma C.Antefix D.Anthemion 91. First elected U.A.P. president. A.Jose Herrera B.Juan Nakpil C.Cesar Concio D.Felipe Mendoza 92. Semi-palatial house surrounded by an open site. A.Villa B.Domus C.Atrium House D.Thalamus 93. The most beautiful and best preserved of the Greek

theaters. A.Epidauros B.Odeoin C.Pinacotheca D.Podium 94. An upright ornament at the eaves of a tile roof, concealing the foot of a row of convex tiles that cover the joints of the flat tiles. A.Acroterion B.Anthemion C.Antefix D.Apotheca 95. The sleeping room of the 'megaron'. A.Balneum B.Domus C.Insulae D.Thalamus 96. What type of architectural character is derived through the use of the building? A.Personality B.Function C.Association D.Materials

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The oldest and most important forum in Rome. A.Forum Romanum B.Imperial Forum C.Forum Cuppedinis D.Forum Vinarium 98. The architect who said that the exterior of the building is the result of the interior. A.Mies Van de Rohe B.Le Corbusier C.Frank Lloyd Wright D.William Ruskin 99. The architect of the Quiapo Church before its restoration. A.Tomas Mapua B.Juan Nakpil C.Jose Herrera D.Cesar Concio 100. In early Christian churches, the bishop took the central place at the end of the church called ___. A.Naos B.Narthex C.Apse D.Nave

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