QUIZ 2 Greek

Question 1

The inner-most sanctuary of a Greek or Roman

temple is the __ .

Answer 1

adytum

Question 2

A temple with a pronaos at two ends and

without columns at the sides is a __ temple.

Answer 2

amphiprostyle

Question 3

The termination of the side walls of a Greek
temple which is typically integrated with a
pillar.

Answer 3

antae

Question 4

A niche, doorway or a window framed by 2
columns supporting an entablature with a
pediment.

Answer 4

aedicula

Question 5

The flat projecting band capping the architrave,

separating it from the frieze.

Answer 5

tenia/taenia

Question 6

A large convex moulding used principally in the

bases of columns.

Answer 6

torus

Question 7

A circular temple, or the beehive corbelled
dome used as a treasury or tomb by the
aegeans.

Answer 7

tholos

Question 8

The enclosed area meant for the gods, and
kings, and therefore dedicated for palaces
and/or temples.

Answer 8

temenos

Question 9

Blocks with 3 vertical channels found on the
frieze of a doric temple which are considered
originally as the beam ends during the time
when Greek temples were built in timber.

Answer 9

tryglyps

Question 10

A portico with 3 columns in-between antis.

Answer 10

tristyle-in-antis

Question 11

A portico with 4 columns.

Answer 11

tetrastyle

Question 12

A semi-circular or triangular decorative wall
surface over an entrance, supported by a lintel, sometimes bounded by an arch, with
imagery/ornaments.

Answer 12

tympanum

Question 13

A sculpted female figure serving as an
architectural support taking the place of a
column or a pillar supporting an entablature on
the head, inspired by the enslavement of the
women of Karyai.

Answer 13

caryatid

Question 14

Sculpted female figures bearing baskets on

their heads.

Answer 14

canephorae

Question 15

The 8 stalks supporting the volutes in a

Corinthian capital

Answer 15

caulicoli

Question 16

A concave moulding, similar to the gorge but

without the roll.

Answer 16

caveto

Question 17

The steps forming the base of a columned

Greek temple.

Answer 17

crepidoma

Question 18

The upper step forming a platform on which a

colonnade rests.

Answer 18

stylobate

Question 19

The foundation on which a building is erected.

Answer 19

stereobate

Question 20

The crowning feature of a column or pilaster,
typically functions as its extended support
(much like a corbel) for the architrave, lintel or
girder.

Answer 20

capital

Question 21

The space between the Doric triglyphs

sometimes integrated with ornamental reliefs.

Answer 21

metope

Question 22

The principal chamber in a Greek temple

Answer 22

naos

Question 23

The projecting inclined blocks in Doric cornices
derived from end wooden rafters or roof
beams, that serve as rain drip-guide.

Answer 23

mutule

Question 24

The space between the astragal (ring) of the

shaft and the bottom of the column capital.

Answer 24

necking

Question 25

The enclosing colonnade surrounding a
temenos, sometimes likewise applies to the
temenos wall

Answer 25

peribolus

Question 26

A colonnade erected in front of the scene
building (skene), the top of which eventually
became the stage.

Answer 26

proscenium

Question 27

A medium-sized public building for training of

athletes in classical Greek city-states.

Answer 27

palaestra

Question 28

The space between the lateral walls of the naos

and the peristyle columns of a temple.

Answer 28

pteroma

Question 29

An important entrance, gateway or vestibule in
front of a sacred compound, a citadel,
acropolis or temenos.

Answer 29

propylaeum

Question 30

The triangular piece of wall above the
entablature capped by raking cornices; or wall
at the end of a gable rook (gable wall).

Answer 30

pediment

Question 31

The part of the temple in front of the naos, an
alcove of the portico or sometimes considered
synonymous to the portico.

Answer 31

pronaos

Question 32

A colonnade/row of columns at the front of a

building.

Answer 32

prostyle

Question 33

A building resembling a Greek theater designed

for musical performance.

Answer 33

odeion

Question 34

The main room of a Greek house, successor of

the megaron.

Answer 34

oecus

Question 35

The rear porch of a Greek temple.

Answer 35

opisthodomos

Question 36

Roman concrete works.

Answer 36

opus caementicium

Question 37

The seating area of a Greek theater.

Answer 37

kerkis/koilon

Question 38

The passage in a Greek theater between the

auditorium and the scene.

Answer 38

parodos

Question 39

The passage in the auditorium of an ancient
Greek theater dividing the lower seating area
from the upper rows.

Answer 39

diazoma

Question 40

The staircases that radiates from the orchestra
and separate the auditorium seating into
wedges.

Answer 40

klimakes

Question 41

The beam or lowest division of the entablature

which is supported by at least 2 columns

Answer 41

architrave

Question 42

A semi-circular moulding, often ornamented
with reel or bead, usually encirciling the upper
portion of a column. Torus is the term when it
is enlarged and placed at the base of the
column.

Answer 42

astragal

Question 43

Carved male figure serving as pillar.

Answer 43

atlantes

Question 44

Opposite of peripteral, this term is used for the
absence of side columns (usually in Greek
temples).

Answer 44

apteral

Question 45

This is the Greek senate building or council

house

Answer 45

bouleuterion

Question 46

A place for physical exercises and training for a
larger group of people, hence bigger than a
palaestra.

Answer 46

gymnasium

Question 47

An alcove or a recessed space with raised seats
(raised floor) where the disputes/discussions take place. Also, simply an apse or recessed
space like a niche.

Answer 47

exedra

Question 48

The principal room of an early Aegean or

Anatolian house.

Answer 48

megaron

Question 49

A portico or detached colonnade, usually lining
a side of an agora, hence considered part of
that agora.

Answer 49

stoa

Question 50

An assembly originating from timber
construction in which posts and beams form
the main elements.

Answer 50

trabeated

Question 51

A course for horse and chariot racing during

the classical Greek period.

Answer 51

hippodrome

Question 52

The convex projecting moulding resembling the
shell of sea urchin which form the capital of a
Doric column.

Answer 52

echinus

Question 53

These are the irregularly shaped boulders
formed into walls believed to have been built
by giants during the Aegean period.

Answer 53

cyclopean

Question 54

The wall mural painted on plaster with paint
pigment applied when the plaster was still wet,
popular among the Minoans.

Answer 54

frescoes

Question 55

The structure with the largest domed ceiling

prior to the time when the Pantheon was built.

Answer 55

Treasury of Atreus

Question 56

The fabled labyrinth of the legendary

Minotaur. Also, the residence of King Minos.

Answer 56

Palace at Knossos