History of Architecture 2: Midterms Part 2- Chinese Architecture

Question 1

What are the chief building types of chinese architecture?

Answer 1

Palaces and temples

Question 2

It is a diverse architectural style caused by differences in geographic and climatic conditions.

Answer 2

Chinese Architecture

Question 3

Commonly used system of construction in chinese architecture

Answer 3

wood frame construction

Question 4

A neolithic village near the yellow river; characterized by pit dwellings and fine pottery, painted in geometric designs.

Answer 4

Yang-shao

Question 5

The dynasty who presented the Introduction of writing, development of an urban
civilization, and a mastery of
bronze casting; 1600-1030 BC.

Answer 5

Shang Dynasty or Yin dynasty

Question 6

Capital of shang dynasty

Answer 6

Yin

Question 7

Emergence of a centralized government; first imperial dynasty; The construction of much of the Great Wall of China; 221-206 BC

Answer 7

Qin dynasty

Question 8

Monumental gateway to a palace, tomb, or sacred place.

Answer 8

Pailou

Question 9

Bell tower or pavilion at the right side of a
city gate, palace entrance, or forecourt of a temple.

Answer 9

Zhonglou,

Question 10

left side counterpart of a zhonglou.

Answer 10

Gulou

Question 11

A bright hall; A ritual structure that serves as the
symbolic center of imperial power. Designated as the intersection of heaven (circle) and earth
(square), oriented around the four cardinal directions.

Answer 11

Mingtang

Question 12

A Chinese pagoda.

Answer 12

Ta

Question 13

What is the Songyue Temple Ta in Dengfeng, Henan Province?

Answer 13

Oldest Ta in China

Question 14

A Circular Mound Altar, ritual
platform; Imperial Vault of Heaven; A Hall for Prayer for Good Harvests; A Abstinence Palace

Answer 14

Temple of Heaven

Question 15

200 foot Pagoda made of wood in china

Answer 15

Fogong Pagoda

Question 16

Best preserved imperial palace in China; the
residence of the son of heaven and
the conceptual center of the
empire.

Answer 16

Palace of heavenly purity

Question 17

A palace complex including
temples, reception halls,
residences, and service buildings.

Answer 17

Forbidden City

Question 18

The emperor’s throne room; also where
he met daily with his officials.

Answer 18

Hall of Supreme Harmony

Question 19

T or F: Buildings are dispersed around a courtyard.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T or F: In the chinese building principles, the entire grouping is organized around a central pathway
or axis.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

T or F: In the chinese building principles, the largest and most important building is located at the southernmost.

Answer 21

False, northernmost

Question 22

T or F: In the chinese building principles, the surrounding structures and courtyards Decrease in size as they get closer to the main building.

Answer 22

False, Increase in size

Question 23

Fortified wall to protect China
against nomads from the north; served as a means of communication; built by Qin Shih Huang Ti.

Answer 23

Great Wall of
China

Question 24

The interaction of two opposing
and complementary principles

Answer 24

Yin-Yang

Question 25

feminine, dark, and negative

Answer 25

Yin

Question 26

Masculine, bright, and
positive

Answer 26

Yang

Question 27

wind water; Arranging architectural elements so
that they are in harmony with
nature. To promote chi’i to the building; face south for wind advantage

Answer 27

Feng Shui

Question 28

Odd daw yung plants, bawal raw na magkatapat yung pintuan, yung mirror dapat raw nakatapat sa dining for abundance of food and blessings ;-;

Answer 28

Feng shui

Question 28

positive energy

Answer 28

Chi’i

Question 29

Standard unit of space marked by adjacent frame
supports in China; The basic measure in construction.

Answer 29

Jian

Question 30

Interlocking bracket system used in
traditional Chinese construction to
support roof beams; Has both structural and decorative purpose.

Answer 30

Dougong

Question 31

Connotations of colors:
▪ Green, wood.
▪ Yellow, earth; spaces reserved for emperors.
▪ Blue and black, water.
▪ White and gray, metal.
▪ Red, fire; hope and satisfaction.

Answer 31

Familiarize mo lang

Question 32

The spirit altar, raised
astronomical observatory; usually
the central, circular upper storey of
the mingtang.

Answer 32

Lingtai

Question 33

A Jade ring moat.

Answer 33

Biyong,

Question 34

Retreat palace from the forbidden city palace

Answer 34

Summer palace