General

Question 1

In architecture, a drum is any of the cylindrical stone blocks that make up one of these.

Answer 1

Column

Question 2

This is the semicircular, polygonal or square end of a Roman basilica or Christian church.

Answer 2

Apse

Question 3

This is a series of arches carried on columns; can be attached to a wall or freestanding.

Answer 3

Arcade

Question 4

This is a court with an open roof. In Roman houses it included a basin to catch rainwater. In early Christian churches, a forecourt with colonnade leading to the entrance; in modern times often a glass-covered interior.

Answer 4

Atrium

Question 5

This is a covered and often colonnaded structure in monasteries with an open courtyard in the center that is reserved for monks or nuns.

Answer 5

Cloister

Question 6

The Boston Celtics court floor is an example of what decorative flooring effect, defined by a geometric mosaic of wood pieces.

Answer 6

Parquet

Question 7

In architecture, a shared bathroom located between two bedrooms is named for what two fictional children?

Answer 7

That’s called a Jack and Jill bathroom. Presumably because kids go there to fetch a pail of water?

Question 8

This building material was once made with coal refuse and ash; hence its name.

Answer 8

Cinder block