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