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