Questions
- Which ancient structure is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is located in Egypt? a) The Colosseum
b) The Great Pyramid of Giza
c) The Parthenon
d) The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - Who is the famous architect behind the design of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City? a) Frank Lloyd Wright
b) Le Corbusier
c) Zaha Hadid
d) I.M. Pei - Which architectural style is characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses? a) Romanesque
b) Gothic
c) Baroque
d) Renaissance - The Sydney Opera House is renowned for its distinctive roof design resembling what? a) A sailboat
b) A dragon
c) A seashell
d) A wave - What is the primary purpose of a keystone in an arch? a) To support the weight and lock the arch in place
b) To decorate the arch
c) To serve as a foundation
d) To prevent water leakage - Which city is home to the famous architectural landmark, the Sagrada Família? a) Madrid
b) Barcelona
c) Seville
d) Valencia - Who was the architect of the Fallingwater house, famous for integrating its design with nature? a) Louis Kahn
b) Frank Lloyd Wright
c) Philip Johnson
d) Santiago Calatrava - What is the term for the vertical support structure that transfers the weight from the roof or upper floors to the ground? a) Column
b) Beam
c) Foundation
d) Pilaster - Which modern architectural movement is known for using innovative shapes and cutting-edge materials, exemplified by the Heydar Aliyev Center designed by Zaha Hadid? a) Neoclassicism
b) Deconstructivism
c) Modernism
d) Postmodernism - Which famous architectural structure was designed by Antoni Gaudí and is located in Barcelona? a) Casa Batlló
b) La Pedrera
c) Sagrada Família
d) Palau de la Música Catalana
Answers:
- b) The Great Pyramid of Giza
- a) Frank Lloyd Wright
- b) Gothic
- a) A sailboat
- a) To support the weight and lock the arch in place
- b) Barcelona
- b) Frank Lloyd Wright
- a) Column
- b) Deconstructivism
- c) Sagrada Família