Trivia Quiz on Architectural Terms

1. What is a line of columns supporting a horizontal or arched superstructure

A) Colonnade

B) Peristyle

C) Arcade

D) Hypostyle

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2. A vaulted roof of circular or polygonal shape.

A) Vault

B) Dome

C) Arch

D) Cupola

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3. The transverse entrance hall of a church.

A) Nave

B) Apse

C) Crypt

D) Narthex

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4. Arched or domed recess at the end of a church

A) Nave

B) Narthex

C) Transept

D) Apse

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5. A structure usually attached to a building, such as a porch, consisting of a roof supported by piers or columns.

A) Veranda

B) Loggia

C) Portico

D) Pergola

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6. Band of decoration especially at the top of a wall

A) molding

B) cornice

C) Frieze

D) pediment

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7. A small structure on top of a dome, tower or roof often open to admit light below.

A) Lantern

B) Cupola

C) Skylight

D) Finial

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8. What name is given to the central single wedge-shaped block at the top of an arch, which is essentially a central voussoir

A) Keystone

B) Voussoir

C) Capstone

D) Lintel stone

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9. A flattened, shallow column or pier projecting from a wall. It usually has a base, shaft, and capital but is decorative rather than structural.

A) Pilaster

B) Engaged column

C) Buttress

D) Corbel

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10. Any important face of a building, usually the principal front with the main entrance.

A) Frontage

B) Portico

C) Elevation

D) Facade

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11. A curved structure used to span an opening.

A) Lintel

B) Vault

C) Arcade

D) Arch

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12. In a roman basilika, the central aisle. In a church, the main section extending from the entrance to the crossing.

A) Narthex

B) Nave

C) Apse

D) Transept

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