Modern Architecture Quiz
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- 1.
How many stories tall is the Sears Tower?
- A.
88
- B.
102
- C.
110
- D.
135
Correct Answer
C. 110 -
- 2.
Where was the Statue of Liberty constructed?
- A.
Boston
- B.
Paris
- C.
London
- D.
New York City
Correct Answer
B. Paris -
- 3.
Where is the Sears Tower located?
- A.
Chicago
- B.
Milwaukee
- C.
Detroit
- D.
Tokyo
Correct Answer
A. Chicago -
- 4.
What does an architect do?
- A.
Design Websites
- B.
Design Automobiles
- C.
Design Clothing
- D.
Design Buildings
Correct Answer
D. Design Buildings -
- 5.
Which is the name of an adhesive material used in construction made of cement, sand and water?
- A.
Mortar
- B.
Glue
- C.
Nails
- D.
Screws
Correct Answer
A. Mortar -
- 6.
The Egyptian pyramids were used for what?
- A.
Tombs
- B.
Bathrooms
- C.
Houses
- D.
Marketplaces
Correct Answer
A. Tombs -
- 7.
What is a verandah?
- A.
A Living Room
- B.
A Roof
- C.
A Door
- D.
A Porch
Correct Answer
D. A Porch -
- 8.
What is the Egyptian structure with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion?
- A.
Pegasus
- B.
Matador
- C.
Phoenix
- D.
Sphinx
Correct Answer
D. Sphinx -
- 9.
Which type of building is the John Hancock Building in Chicago?
- A.
A Two-Story Museum
- B.
A Barn
- C.
A Skyscraper
- D.
A Victorian Home
Correct Answer
C. A Skyscraper -
- 10.
What is the name for a very large house?
- A.
Wendy House
- B.
Pied A Terre
- C.
Mansion
- D.
Brownstone
Correct Answer
C. Mansion -
- 11.
What is another name for a bricklayer?
- A.
Bonder
- B.
Architect
- C.
Breaker
- D.
Mason
Correct Answer
D. Mason -
- 12.
What is the name for a tower on a farm where grain and corn are stored?
- A.
Silo
- B.
Farmhouse
- C.
Barn
- D.
Cell Tower
Correct Answer
A. Silo -
- 13.
Which drafting tool is used to draw circles?
- A.
A Compass
- B.
A Round
- C.
A Spiral
- D.
A Circulator
Correct Answer
A. A Compass -
- 14.
On which part of a building are you most likely to find linoleum?
- A.
The Walls
- B.
The Floor
- C.
The Doors
- D.
The Ceiling
Correct Answer
B. The Floor -
- 15.
From which empire did Romanesque architecture borrow its style?
- A.
British
- B.
Roman
- C.
Byzantine
- D.
Greek
Correct Answer
B. Roman -
- 16.
What is the name of the theater platform where a performance takes place?
- A.
Story
- B.
Stage
- C.
Box
- D.
Screen
Correct Answer
B. Stage -
- 17.
What is the name for a building that houses members of the military?
- A.
Bivouac
- B.
Barracks
- C.
Yurt
- D.
Pontoons
Correct Answer
B. Barracks -
- 18.
What is the name of a glass building used for growing plants?
- A.
Crystal Cottage
- B.
Scullery
- C.
Greenhouse
- D.
Ranch House
Correct Answer
C. Greenhouse -
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