Architecture Mock Exam #1
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Mock exam covering topics from the History of Architecture until the Introduction to the Ancient Kingdom. March 6, 2009
- 1.
- A.
History of the World
- B.
History of Architecture
- C.
History of Structures
- D.
History of Housing
- E.
History of the People
- 2.The following are the reasons why man needs shelter during the prehistoric era except for one:
- A.
Protection from the elements of nature
- B.
For privacy
- C.
For animal shelter
- D.
Protection from wild animals
- E.
Food storage
- 3.It is the art which seeks to harmonize in buildings the requirements of utility & beauty
- 4.It is a style in which the quality of expression in Architecture of definite conception.
- A.
Historical Style
- B.
Character Style
- C.
Distinct Style
- D.
Quality Style
- E.
Modern Style
- 5.Historical style pertains to a particular phase or period that prevails only once in a century.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.It is a structure specifically for monumental tombs
- 7.
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The image above refers to what structural principle that is trabeated?- A.
Arch & Vault
- B.
Post & Lintel
- C.
Cantilever
- D.
Truss
- E.
Roofing
- 8.
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The image above refers to what structural principle? - 9.It refers to the contour and natural terrain of the earth.
- A.
Climate
- B.
Geology
- C.
Topography
- D.
Geography
- E.
Histography
- 10.It refers to the location of a country
- 11.This type of influence includes the historical setting, the political, social, and economic social status of the society, and the religion.
- A.
Land influence
- B.
People influence
- C.
Societal influence
- D.
Cultural influence
- E.
Institutional influence
- 12.
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This refers to which religious structure that is defined as an earthen mount containing upright & lintel stones.- A.
Monolith
- B.
Menhir
- C.
Dolmen
- D.
Stone Row
- E.
Tumuli
- 13.
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This drawing refers to which structural principle?- A.
Post & Lintel
- B.
Cantilever
- C.
Arch & Vault
- D.
Truss
- E.
Menhir
- 14.
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- 15.This refers to the material that is found in a certain area.
- A.
Geography
- B.
Stones
- C.
Geology
- D.
Topography
- E.
Stone circle
- 16.This is composed of great upright stones.
- A.
Monolith
- B.
Megalith
- C.
Barrow
- D.
Stone Row
- E.
Stone Circle
- 17.A stone row is made up of three thousand stones spaced apart into twelve lines strecthing for about 3 miles.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.
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- A.
Cromlech
- B.
Stone row
- C.
Stone henge
- D.
Stone circle
- E.
Menhir
- 19.What do you call the prehistoric dwelling that is raised above the ground by posts?
- 20.This is made up of animal skin, bones and leaves that is usually erected on the ground.
- A.
Hut
- B.
Cave
- C.
Tent
- D.
Brick house
- E.
Building
- 21.The ________ river is considered as the life of Egypt and the source of their livelihood.
- 22.This object takes up the shape of human and is used as a coffin.
- A.
Sarcouphagus
- B.
Sarcaphagus
- C.
Sarcauphagus
- D.
Saurcophagus
- E.
Sarcophagus
- 23.This is another term for the internal parts of the body.
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