Pion, Allhen J. Architectural Comprehensive Course Ar.

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BS Architecture 5-3 July 12, 2017
History of Architecture

1. The building in the acropolis generally considered as being the most nearly perfect building ever erected is the.

(Salvan, George S., Architectural Character & the History of Architecture)

A. Parthenon B. Propylaea C. Menhir D. Dolmen

Other choices:

B. Propylaea - Forming the imposing entrance to the acropolis and erected by the architect Mnesicles is the. (AC&HA, Salvan)

C. A single, large upright monolith serves a religious purpose sometimes arranged in parallel rows, reaching several miles and
consisting of thousands of stones. (AC&HA, Salvan)

D. Tomb of standing stones usually capped with a large horizontal slab. (AC&HA, Salvan)

2. The mineral of greatest importance to Greek architecture of which Greece and her domains had ample supply of
was.

(Salvan, George S., Architectural Character & the History of Architecture)

A. silver B. marble C. iron D. granite

3. Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form. (Salvan, George S., Architectural
Character & the History of Architecture)

A. Trullo B. Chromlech C. Menhir D. Dolmen

Other choice:

A. dry walled rough stone shelter with corbelled roof. (AC&HA, Salvan)

C. A single, large upright monolith serves a religious purpose sometimes arranged in parallel rows, reaching several miles and
consisting of thousands of stones. (AC&HA, Salvan)

D. Tomb of standing stones usually capped with a large horizontal slab. (AC&HA, Salvan)

4. Massive funerary structure of stone or bric. (Salvan, George S., Architectural Character & the History of
Architecture)

A. Mastaba B. Pyramid C. Pylon D. Pediment

Other choices:

A. Rectangular flat-topped funerary mound, with battered side, covering a burial chamber below ground. (AC&HA, Salvan)

C. monumental gateway to the temple consisting of slanting walls flanking the entrance portal. (AC&HA, Salvan)

D. A wide, low pitched gable surmounting a colonnade or a major division of a faade. (AC&HA, Salvan)

5. "It is a record of man's effort to build beautifully. It traces the origin, growth and decline of architectural styles
which have prevailed lands and ages." (Salvan, George S., Architectural Character & the History of Architecture)

A. Architecture B. History of C. Historic Styles of D. Influences of

Architecture Architecture Architecture

Other choices:

A. Is the art which seeks to harmonize in a building the requirements of utility, strength, and beauty. (AC&HA, Salvan)
 C. The particular method, the characteristics, manner of design which prevails at a certain place and time. (AC&HA, Salvan)

D. Geographical, Geological, Climatic, Religious, Social, Historical. (AC&HA, Salvan)

6. upright stone square in plan, with an electrum-capped pyramidion on top sacred symbol of sun-god Heliopolis
usually came in pairs fronting temple entrances height of nine or ten times the diameter at the base four sides
feature hieroglyphics. (Salvan, George S., Architectural Character & the History of Architecture)

A. Obelisks B. Stylobate C. Pylon D. Pediment

Other choices:

. B. A course of masonry forming the foundation of row of columns, esp. the outermost colonnade of a classical temple

C. monumental gateway to the temple consisting of slanting walls flanking the entrance portal. (AC&HA, Salvan)

D. A wide, low pitched gable surmounting a colonnade or a major division of a faade. (AC&HA, Salvan)

7. The first architect to be conferred the National Artist award in 1973 for "... his outstanding talents and services in
creating edifices, both private and public, that are conceptually well designed and conscientiously executed" -
dictum " less in more.

A. Juan Nakpil B. Thomas Mapua C. Leandro Locsin D. Felix Roxas

Other choices:

B. his most enduring contribution is the Mapua institute of Technology, which is the oldest architectural school in the country.
The first registered architect in the Philippines and worked with the Bureau of Public Works.

C. - the poet of space, known for his lyrical articulation of space as defined by stark modernity, spatial purity, expansive
strength, distinct outlines and straightforward geometry, He produced 71 residences, 81 buildings and sultanate palace

D. first Filipino architect; served as architect to the Manila government; studied in England and Spain

8. similar to stadium in plan used for horse & chariot racing. (Salvan, George S., Architectural Character & the
History of Architecture)

A. Palaestra B. Procenium C. Hippodrome D. None of the above

Other choices:

A. wrestling school. (AC&HA, Salvan)

B in front of skene, used for speech or locelon. (AC&HA, Salvan)

9. female figure column w/ basket on her head. (Salvan, George S., Architectural Character & the History of
Architecture)

A. Canaephora B. Caryatids C. Atlas/Atlantes D. Telamon/Telamones

Other choices:

B. dropped female figure column w/o hands & carrying nothing. (AC&HA, Salvan)

C. male figure column in kneeling position. (AC&HA, Salvan)

D. male figure column in standing position. (AC&HA, Salvan)

10. Principal chamber containing the statue of the god or goddess. (Salvan, George S., Architectural Character &
the History of Architecture)

A. Pronaos B. Epinaos C. none D. Naos

Other choices:

A. The inner portico in front of naos or cella of the naos. (AC&HA, Salvan)

B. posticum which serves as the treasury chamber. (AC&HA, Salvan)