- 1. Who is considered the father of modern architecture?
A) Antoni GaudÃ
B) Louis Sullivan
C) Frank Lloyd Wright
D) Le Corbusier
- 2. What style of architecture is characterized by its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses?
A) Neoclassical
B) Baroque
C) Gothic
D) Renaissance
- 3. The ancient Roman architectural feature called the aqueduct was used primarily for what purpose?
A) Housing the wealthy
B) Transporting water
C) Defense
D) Religious ceremonies
- 4. The Eiffel Tower in Paris was designed by which architect?
A) Gustave Eiffel
B) Antoni GaudÃ
C) Le Corbusier
D) Frank Gehry
- 5. The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, was built in honor of which goddess?
A) Artemis
B) Athena
C) Aphrodite
D) Hera
- 6. The leaning tower of Pisa is located in which country?
A) France
B) Italy
C) Greece
D) Spain
- 7. The Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., was designed by which architect?
A) Frank Lloyd Wright
B) Le Corbusier
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) William Thornton
- 8. In Islamic architecture, what geometric pattern is commonly used to decorate surfaces and create intricate designs?
A) Fresco
B) Sgraffito
C) Tessellation
D) Arabesque
- 9. The Forbidden City in Beijing served as the imperial palace for which ancient Chinese dynasty?
A) Song Dynasty
B) Tang Dynasty
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Qing Dynasty
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