Architecture Exciting Trivia
It’s time to answer some cool questions about architecture!
- 1.
What is the name for a set of stairs that winds around a central post?
- A.
Cloud Stepper
- B.
Rotating Staircase
- C.
Spiral Staircase
- D.
Revolving Staircase
Correct Answer
C. Spiral Staircase -
- 2.
What is the name of the pointed tower on top of a church?
- A.
Steeple
- B.
Aisle
- C.
Nave
- D.
Altar
Correct Answer
A. Steeple -
- 3.
What might a small room used for storage be called?
- A.
Bathroom
- B.
Closet
- C.
Ballroom
- D.
Boudoir
Correct Answer
B. Closet -
- 4.
What is the name for tall, cone-shaped tents built by Native Americans?
- A.
Wigwams
- B.
Longhouses
- C.
Teepees
- D.
Pyramids
Correct Answer
C. Teepees -
- 5.
Which part of a building often has the date of construction carved into it?
- A.
The Gutter
- B.
The Corner Window
- C.
A Ledge
- D.
The Cornerstone
Correct Answer
D. The Cornerstone -
- 6.
What is the name for an underground room where wine is often stored?
- A.
A Safe
- B.
A Bunker
- C.
A Cellar
- D.
A Winery
Correct Answer
C. A Cellar -
- 7.
What is the ratio between the size of a building and the size of its model?
- A.
Balance
- B.
Triangulation
- C.
Scale
- D.
Ration
Correct Answer
C. Scale -
- 8.
What is the system that provides fresh air for a building?
- A.
Plumbing
- B.
Ventilation
- C.
Forgery
- D.
Currency
Correct Answer
B. Ventilation -
- 9.
What is the name for a planter on a windowsill?
- A.
A Flower Fertilizer
- B.
A Bonsai Box
- C.
A Tree Box
- D.
A Window Box
Correct Answer
D. A Window Box -
- 10.
Which city's strip features buildings built around themes of Rome, the circus and King Arthur?
- A.
Las Vegas
- B.
San Antonio
- C.
Phoenix
- D.
Los Angeles
Correct Answer
A. Las Vegas -
- 11.
What is an inside reception room at a building's entrance called?
- A.
Foyer
- B.
Pantry
- C.
Patio
- D.
Cupboard
Correct Answer
A. Foyer -
- 12.
Which type of small wooden house is usually found in the woods?
- A.
Hostel
- B.
Chateau
- C.
Cabin
- D.
Villa
Correct Answer
C. Cabin -
- 13.
What is a strongly defended, often walled building or group of buildings used by the military?
- A.
Parapet
- B.
Yurt
- C.
Palace
- D.
Fort
Correct Answer
D. Fort -
- 14.
What is the name for a walkway or corridor with a series of doors?
- A.
Doorway
- B.
Hallway
- C.
Catwalk
- D.
Story
Correct Answer
B. Hallway -
- 15.
What is the name for a space inside a house designed for building fires?
- A.
Flamethrower
- B.
Cauldron
- C.
Manse
- D.
Fireplace
Correct Answer
D. Fireplace -
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