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