HOA Correl OT 1 Flashcards
- a sepulchral monument to a person buried elsewhere.
J. pyramid K. mastaba
L. sarcophagus M. cenotaph
M. cenotaph
pillared temple space in which the roof rests on columns; serving as template for Egyptian temple architecture
J cella K hypostyle hall L. ambulatory M. pylon
K hypostyle hall
also applied to the projecting stepped or moulded base of any building J. base K. abacus
L. dado M. pedestal
L. dado
the term applied to the triangular curved overhanging surface by means of which a circular dome is supported over a square or polygonal compartment
J. pendentive K. spandrel
L. drum M. vaultf
J. pendentive
an urban apartment housing in ancient Rome
J. insula K. villa
L. domus M. cubicula
J. insula
Correspond to Greek agora, originally an irregularly shaped open space serving as Roman general meeting place and setting for political discussions
J. basilica K. forum L. thermae M. circus
K. forum
a long uncovered narrow passage leading to the underground tholos
forum K. dromos
stoa M. ambulatory
K. dromos
the raised edges which separate the flutting of the Doric column
entasis
K. arris
L. annulet M. hypotrachelion
K. arris
the decorative ornament found on the abacus of the Corinthian order.
J. calyx K. fleuron L. volute M. fluting
K. fleuron
three to five horizontal fillets which stops the vertical lines of the arrises and flutes
J. entasis K. arris
annulet M. hypotrachelion
annulet
the stalks between the leaves of the Corinthian capital J. fleuron K. caulicoli
L. calyx M. volute
K. caulicoli
metope- space ornamented with relief sculptures found is found in J. pediment K. frieze
L. entablature M. cornice
K. frieze
the inspiration in doing the shape of the echinus of the Doric order J. acanthus K. egg
L sea urchin M. bead
L sea urchin
sunk panels, recesses formed in the ceiling or dome to reduce its weight
J. caisson K. clearstory L. coffer M. vault
L. coffer
upper part of an Order with frieze, cornice and architrave and supported by columns.
J. Pediment K. tympanum L entablature M. acroterion
L entablature
the domestic houses of the Aegean Period
J. megaron K. domus L insula M. villa
J. megaron
great block boulders to fine ashlars of heavy blocks stacked with no mortar. Clay served as bedding (Aegean period)
J. mud brick walling K. cyclopean walling L. rectangular walling M. ashlar walling
M. ashlar walling
a temple having a double range of columns on each side
J. peripteral K. prostyle
L. hexastyle M. dipteral
M. dipteral
porticos located at the front and back part of the Greek temple J. peripteral K. amphiprostyle
L. hexastyle M. dipteral
K. amphiprostyle
the term originally applied to painting on a wall while the plaster is wet J. relief K. fresco
L. mosaic M. terracotta
K. fresco
a portico of twelve columns J. decastyle K. dozecastyle
L. dodecastyle M. eneastyle
L. dodecastyle
the column use in the Temple of Parthenon
J.caryatid K. doric
L. atlantis M. corinthian
K. doric
an important gateway or vestibule, in front of a sacred enclosure.
J. Greek tholos K. Greek Propylaea L. Greek dromos M. Greek Megaron
K. Greek Propylaea
the characteristic hollow and roll moulding of an Egyptian as well as Persian cornice
J. gorge cornice K. egg and dart L. dart cornice M bead cornice
J. gorge cornice
the rain water harvesting system of the Romans where the rainwater is collected on the roof
J. aqueduct K. maxima cloaca
L. compluvium M. impluviuM
L. compluvium
the place where the rainwater is stored in Roman houses
J. aqueduct K. maxima cloaca
L. compluvium M. impluviuM
M. impluviuM
the drainage system used to drain water from Roman cities
J. aqueduct K. maxima cloaca
L. compluvium M. impluvium
K. maxima cloaca
sun shading device awning type installed in Roman amphitheater to protect spectators from the sun when watching
J. parasol K. canvass
L. velarium M. soliel
L. velarium
Roman houses courtyards and gardens are surrounded with columns known as
J. peristyle K. Octastyle
L. dipteral M. pseudo style
J. peristyle
private bath house of ancient Rome
J. balneum K. tepidarium L. thermae M. sudatorium
J. balneum
Characterize the Mesopotamian architecture
A. stone B. concrete C. timber D. brick
D. brick
the influence of river Euphrates in Mesopotamian structures
A. source of building material B. orientation to appease gods C. source of light D. all
A. source of building material
which of the following were the vegetative inspiration of Ancient Egyptian
A. papyrus B. acanthus C. fleuron D. jasmin
A. papyrus
which of t he following is not a characteristic of Egyptian architecture
A marble stone B. use of logs and timber C use of bricks
A marble stone
Abundant material used for the pyramid
A marble B. limestone C granite D. adobe
B. limestone
which of the following does not belong to the near east region
A Assyria B Mesopotamia C, Egypt
C, Egypt
which of the following is a characteristic of a ziggurat A great courts B Dim inner sanctuaries
C . Secret rooms D. altar at the summit
D. altar at the summit
the false burial place of the Ancient Egyptian
A. cenotaph B sarcophagus C. pyramid
A. cenotaph
The pharaoh’s head on the sphinx at Gizeh also
the owner of the second largest true pyramid at Gizeh.
A. Khufu B. Mykerinos C. Cheops D. Chephren
D. Chephren
Temple of Hatshepsut was a fine example
A rock-hewn tomb. B. mastaba C. Pyramid D. mortuary
D. mortuary
which of the following is NOT an Egyptian Capital
A papyrus capital B. tulip capital C. palm capital D. ionic capital
D. ionic capital
he reason why the columns at the inner part of the hypostyle is higher than the outer part of the column
J. to serve as canvas for the reliefs and hieroglyphs
K. superstitious belief
L. to accommodate clearstory window to admit more light
M.to carry the weight of the roof
L. to accommodate clearstory window to admit more light
he reason why the Egyptian walls were “battered”
J. to prevent wall collapse due to soil shrinkage resulting from annual flooding of the Tigris River K. to prevent wall collapse due to soil shrinkage brought about the desert heat
L. to block desert heat to penetrate the temple interior
M. none
M. none
the reason why the corbel arch is not a ‘True “ arch
J. the corbel arch was developed during the Sumerian Period
K. the corbel arch was not a one –centered arch similar to the Roman Arch
L. the corbel arch had no keystones and voussoirs
M. all of the above
L. the corbel arch had no keystones and voussoirs
he reason why Mesopotamian cities were with plinth
J. annual inundation of Nile River
K. annual inundation of the Euphrates River
L. annual inundation of Tigris River
M. none
K. annual inundation of the Euphrates River
the reason why the Egyptian walls were windowless J due to climate K. due to religion L. due to politics M. All of the above
J due to climate
reason why monumental structures such as mastabas and pyramids were constructed in Egypt
J. Due to the social structure-farmers and slaves offered abundant labor force
K. due to the belief in life after death
L. due to the social structure –pharaoh, royal family and the rich can afford the construction of the structure M. all of the above
K. due to the belief in life after death
the reason why the construction of thermaes was possible in Rome J. presence of aqueduct K. presence of cloaca maxima L. presence of fontana M. none
J. presence of aqueduct
the reason for the excessive heights of ziggurats
J. reach sky god Anu
K. reach sky god Ishtar
L. to reach sky god Anubis M. none
J. reach sky god Anu
the ziggurats were called J. brick architecture K. Marble architecture L. stone architecture M. none
J. brick architecture
Greek architecture was also called carpentry in marble because
J. Doric order details in wood were later applied when marble was utilized
K. Ionic order details in wood were later applied when marble was utilized
J. Corinthian order details in wood were later applied when marble was utilized M. all of the above
J. Doric order details in wood were later applied when marble was utilized
architrave was
J. the beam of the Doric Order
K. the beam of the Doric Order
L. the beam of the Doric Order M. the beam of all orders
J. the beam of the Doric Order
The earliest structure that was reused by the Early Christians when Christianity was the official religion of Rome J. catacomb K. basilika L. cathedral M. all
K. basilika
the Roman structure where different plan shapes were incorporated resulting to new space-volume experience J. villa K. Pantheon L. Forum M. none
K. Pantheon
the planning of the exterior landscape to the interior of the structure was seen in this Roman Structure J. villa K. Pantheon L. Forum M. none
J. villa
the uniqueness of the Palace of King Minos
J. the plan was rectangular
K. the plan was a combination of circular and rectangular
L. the plan was asymmetrical and organic
L. the plan was asymmetrical and organic
16. eliminate the character not seen in Egyptian temple J. the plan was rectangular K. massive pylon L. presence of hypostyle hall M. none
M. none
eliminate the character not seen in Greek Temple J. the plan was rectangular K. marble L. oversized columns M. none
L. oversized columns
not a part of entablature J. frieze K. cornice L. architrave M. none
M. none
Which of the following was not a belief of the ancient Egyptian J. Life after death K. Polytheism L. Mummified the death M. None
M. None
Which of the following is not a characteristic of ancient Egyptian mastaba structure?
J. Battered wall
K. Wall are windowless suitable for wall surface writing and art in high relief and hieroglyphs
L. Rectangular plan with flat roof
M None
M None
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Egyptian column?
J. Large proportion showing vegetative influence
K. The construction of capital, shaft and base were all related to each other
L. Shaft to base were from bundle of plants
M. None
K. The construction of capital, shaft and base were all related to each other
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Egyptian temples J.Entrances of propylon K. Flat roofs L. Great hypostyle hall M. Great courts
J.Entrances of propylon
Reason why Egyptian columns were gigantic and closely spaced
J. The roof was solid block of stone and was very heavy
K. Structural design was based on visual
L. Abundant labor and materials
M. Symbol of wealth
K. Structural design was based on visual
The main axis of the mastaba was oriented J.North –south K.East-west L.East only M. West only
J.North –south
Which of the following was not a Characteristic of Egyptian pyramids J.Primary building of a complex of buildings enclosed with walls
K.Had an entrance gateway known as pylons
L.Mortuary temple for the pharaoh usually at the north side
M. Valley Building –embalming and interment is carried out.
K.Had an entrance gateway known as pylons
Zoser, Imhotep, first large scale stone construction
J.Step pyramid
K.Bent pyramid
L.True pyramidM.Red pyramid
J.Step pyramid
Upper inclination of the pyramid is 54o15’ and lower inclination is 43o 36’ , Seneferu, J. Step pyramid K. Bent pyramid L. True pyramid M. Red pyramid
K. Bent pyramid
Which of the following is not a rock-hewn tomb J. Queen Hatshepsut K. Ramesses II L. Temple of Khons M. Tomb of Beni Hasan
L. Temple of Khons
Which of the following is not a cult temple J Temple of Isis K Temple of Hathor L.Temple of Osiris M.Temple of Ramesses II
M.Temple of Ramesses II
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Cleopatra’s Needle in Thames, London
J. Welcome arch dedicated to the famous Egyptian Pharaoh
K. Huge monolith, square on plan and tapering to an electrum-capped
L. A Cleopatra’s coat of arms
M. None
K. Huge monolith, square on plan and tapering to an electrum-capped
A term taken to comprehend the Romanesque and Gothic Periods of architectural development
R. renaissance S. revivals T. classicism U. medieval
U. medieval
