100 REVIEWER QUESTIONS FOR HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
MULTIPLE CHOICES:
1. What is a decorative appendage on the corners of the base of a round column resting on a
square or polygonal plinth, in the form of a grotesque, a tongue or leafwork?
a. spur b. Springer c. springing line d. none of the above
REF: ERNEST BURDEN, ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF ARCHITECTURE, p. 202
2. It is a short channel or tube used to spill storm water from gullies, balconies; exterior
galleries so that the water will fall clear of the building.
a. drainage b. Spoiler c. spout d. water cistern
REF: ERNEST BURDEN, DICTIONARY OF ARCHITECTURE, p. 202
3. It is to connect, unite, or join two similar members, wires, columns or pieces: usually in a
straight line by fastening the lapped ends by means of mechanical end connectors or by
welding.
a. butt splice b. spline joint c. splice d. lap splice
REF: ERNEST BURDEN, DICTIONARY OF ARCHITECTURE, p. 202
4. A vertical window which projects from a sloping roof, placed in a small gable.
a. camber window b. Double- hung window c. dormer window d.casement window
REF: IBID, p. 236
5. A window ventilating sash, fixed at the sides of the opening into which it is fitted, which
swings open on hinges along its entire length.
a. camber window b. Double- hung window c. dormer window d.casement window
REF: IBID, p. 236
6. A type of projecting window or bay window for the display of goods in shops.
a. camber window b. cabinet window c. dormer window d. none of the
above
REF: IBID, p. 236
7. A public open space or square surrounded by buildings.
a. piazza b. garden c. plaza d. pier
, REF: IBID, p. 158
8. A free- standing support for an arch, usually composite in section and thicker than a
column, but performing the same function.
a. pier b. buttress c. arch d. beam
REF: IBID, p. 158
9. A pier which receives the thrust of a flying buttress.
a. pier buttress b. buttress c. buttress arch d. none of the above
REF: IBID, p. 158
10. The durable surface of a sidewalk, or other outdoor area.
a. asphalt b. pavement c. stones d. none of the above
REF: IBID, p. 152
11. A low- ceilinged story located between two main stories usually constructed directly
above the ground floor.
a. second floor b. mezzanine c. balcony d. terrace
REF: IBID, p. 134
12. A niche in the mosque of any religious Muslim building, indicating the direction of prayer
toward Mecca.
a. Kaaba b. qibla c. mher d. mihrab
REF: IBID, p. 134
13. In stonework, the processing of quarry blocks, through sawing, planing, turning, and
cutting techniques, to produce finished stone.
a. milling b. grinding c. quarrying d. mining
REF: IBID, p. 134
14. The tall slender tower of a mosque with stairs leading up to one or more balconies from
which followers are called to a prayer.
a. spur b. batter c. minaret d. cone of vision
REF: IBID, p. 134
MULTIPLE CHOICES:
1. What is a decorative appendage on the corners of the base of a round column resting on a
square or polygonal plinth, in the form of a grotesque, a tongue or leafwork?
a. spur b. Springer c. springing line d. none of the above
REF: ERNEST BURDEN, ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF ARCHITECTURE, p. 202
2. It is a short channel or tube used to spill storm water from gullies, balconies; exterior
galleries so that the water will fall clear of the building.
a. drainage b. Spoiler c. spout d. water cistern
REF: ERNEST BURDEN, DICTIONARY OF ARCHITECTURE, p. 202
3. It is to connect, unite, or join two similar members, wires, columns or pieces: usually in a
straight line by fastening the lapped ends by means of mechanical end connectors or by
welding.
a. butt splice b. spline joint c. splice d. lap splice
REF: ERNEST BURDEN, DICTIONARY OF ARCHITECTURE, p. 202
4. A vertical window which projects from a sloping roof, placed in a small gable.
a. camber window b. Double- hung window c. dormer window d.casement window
REF: IBID, p. 236
5. A window ventilating sash, fixed at the sides of the opening into which it is fitted, which
swings open on hinges along its entire length.
a. camber window b. Double- hung window c. dormer window d.casement window
REF: IBID, p. 236
6. A type of projecting window or bay window for the display of goods in shops.
a. camber window b. cabinet window c. dormer window d. none of the
above
REF: IBID, p. 236
7. A public open space or square surrounded by buildings.
a. piazza b. garden c. plaza d. pier
, REF: IBID, p. 158
8. A free- standing support for an arch, usually composite in section and thicker than a
column, but performing the same function.
a. pier b. buttress c. arch d. beam
REF: IBID, p. 158
9. A pier which receives the thrust of a flying buttress.
a. pier buttress b. buttress c. buttress arch d. none of the above
REF: IBID, p. 158
10. The durable surface of a sidewalk, or other outdoor area.
a. asphalt b. pavement c. stones d. none of the above
REF: IBID, p. 152
11. A low- ceilinged story located between two main stories usually constructed directly
above the ground floor.
a. second floor b. mezzanine c. balcony d. terrace
REF: IBID, p. 134
12. A niche in the mosque of any religious Muslim building, indicating the direction of prayer
toward Mecca.
a. Kaaba b. qibla c. mher d. mihrab
REF: IBID, p. 134
13. In stonework, the processing of quarry blocks, through sawing, planing, turning, and
cutting techniques, to produce finished stone.
a. milling b. grinding c. quarrying d. mining
REF: IBID, p. 134
14. The tall slender tower of a mosque with stairs leading up to one or more balconies from
which followers are called to a prayer.
a. spur b. batter c. minaret d. cone of vision
REF: IBID, p. 134
