Architecture Mock Exam Trivia Quiz!

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Are you a fan of architecture? Would you be willing to try this architecture mock exam trivia quiz? Architecture is simply the style in which the building or construction is designed, chiefly with the thought of a specific time or place. Architecture is considered an equal part of art and science, and it entails considerable patience and talent. This quiz will assist you in your quest for knowledge in architecture.

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1.

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
2.

It is the art that seeks to harmonize in buildings the requirements of utility & beauty.
3.

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
4.

Historical style pertains to a particular phase or period that prevails only once in a century.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The image above refers to what structural principle that is trabeated?
- A.
  
  Arch & Vault
- B.
  
  Post & Lintel
- C.
  
  Cantilever
- D.
  
  Truss
- E.
  
  Roofing
6.

The image above refers to what structural principle?
7.

It refers to the contour and natural terrain of the earth.
- A.
  
  Climate
- B.
  
  Geology
- C.
  
  Topography
- D.
  
  Geography
- E.
  
  Histography
8.

It refers to the location of a country.
9.

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
10.

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
11.

This drawing refers to which structural principle?
- A.
  
  Post & Lintel
- B.
  
  Cantilever
- C.
  
  Arch & Vault
- D.
  
  Truss
- E.
  
  Menhir
12.

What is this structural principle called?
13.

This refers to the material that is found in a certain area.
- A.
  
  Geography
- B.
  
  Stones
- C.
  
  Geology
- D.
  
  Topography
- E.
  
  Stone circle
14.

This is composed of great upright stones.
- A.
  
  Monolith
- B.
  
  Megalith
- C.
  
  Barrow
- D.
  
  Stone Row
- E.
  
  Stone Circle
15.

A stone row is made up of three thousand stones spaced apart into twelve lines strecthing for about 3 miles.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

This is a type of megalith that is composed of two or more upright stones supporting a horizontal stone.
- A.
  
  Cromlech
- B.
  
  Stone row
- C.
  
  Stone henge
- D.
  
  Stone circle
- E.
  
  Menhir
17.

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
18.

The ________ river is considered as the life of Egypt and the source of their livelihood.
19.

This object takes up the shape of human and is used as a coffin.
- A.
  
  Sarcouphagus
- B.
  
  Sarcaphagus
- C.
  
  Sarcauphagus
- D.
  
  Saurcophagus
- E.
  
  Sarcophagus
20.

It is defined as the record of man's attempt to provide himself with shelter or habitation & other related structures to meet social, civic, religious & other needs.
- A.
  
  History of the World
- B.
  
  History of Architecture
- C.
  
  History of Structures
- D.
  
  History of Housing
- E.
  
  History of the People