History of Architecture Quiz 4

INDIAN, CHINESE, JAPANESE, KOREAN, THAI, INDONESIAN AND MALAYSIAN

None among the choices

Located in Korea, this is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved.

Onigawara

What is the beast-like tile ornament found at the end of a Japanese Buddhist temple roof ridge that is meant to ward off evil spirits?

All of the above/all design strategies

How do elements of climate, such as sun, wind, rain, humidity, and temperature, influence the design of traditional Southeast Asian houses?

Chofa

This refers to a decorative finial of thai roof representing a fierce bird of hindu origin

Large stucco Buddha

Wat Si Sum Temple, in Thailand, is famous for its________

The use of chofa, a Hindu mythical bird

Describe the finial used at the roof apex and corners of Thai Temples, palaces, and royal buildings:

True

Often, a traditional Chinese structure is raised for a number of steps from the natural grade line.

Marble

Specify the vernacular material used in building the Taj Mahal

Mughal architecture

The Taj Mahal is a prime example of the combination of Persian, islamic, and Indian art and architecture, resulting in a style known as:

Tatami

What traditional Japanese technique is used to measure floor areas using the 0.9 x 1.8 meter unit?

Sanmon

What is the gateway of Japanese Buddhist Temple?

Senso-ji

Located in Japan, this is the oldest temple in Tokyo

Chigi

The fork-like Shinto roof decoration

Anda

What is the name of the half-dome structure of the Stupa where the remains of the Buddha are buried?

Wehshou

What are the zoomorphic figures found along the roof ridge of imperial chinese structures?

Gopuram

A monumental, usually ornate gateway tower to a Hindu temple enclosure especially found in southern India

Dougong

The bracket found in the post and beam connection for seismic use in Chinese temple/palace structures

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque

What is the largest mosque in Malaysia and the second largest mosque in Southeast Asia

Torii

Identify the odd one in the list:

Sweeping multi-tiered gable rooflines

Characterize the distinctive features of Thai roof architecture

Temples-Palaces-Houses

Most of the traditional and historical structures in China is often:

Rumah ibu

What is the main living area of a typical Malaysian traditional house?

They are gateways separating the sacred to the earthly world

What is the common function shared by the pailu, torana, torii, and hondsalmun?

Korea

Refer to the historical structure and identify its' country of origin:

Japan

Refer to the historical structure and identify its' country of origin:

Pagoda

Identify this Japanese landmark/ space/design element

Istana Nuural Iman

Identify this South East Asian landmark / space/ design element

Kamthieng House

Identify this structure.

Pha That Luang

Identify this.

Nijo Castle

Identify this.

Himeji Castle

Identify this.

India

Refer to the historical structure and identify its' country of origin:

Great Wall of China

This iconic structure stretches over 13,000 miles and was built over several dynasties, primarily during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it was originally constructed for defense against invasions and raids.

Use of the heat from the fireplace/furnace traversing through stone plate channels below the wooden floor

Without electricity, how is a Hanok house heated?

The use of dougong. a complex wood bracket system, allowing pillars to sway

How are traditional Chinese structures designed to be seismic-ready?