History of Architecture (HOA) Comprehensive Examination Reviewer

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering global architectural history, Philippine landmarks, and vernacular typologies based on the AMACE Comprehensive Examination Reviewer.

Gunu Bong

The name of the T'boli ethnic house.

Felix Roxas

The first "qualified" Philippine architect who designed the Sto. Domingo and San Ignacio Churches in Intramuros.

Rustication

A type of Renaissance masonry treatment in which blocks are laid in ashlar pattern and articulated by exaggerated joints with roughened surfaces.

The Great Wall of China

The largest example of military fortification in the world.

Mehrgarh

A Neolithic archaeological site in Pakistan that is the earliest known site in South Asia showing evidence of farming and herding.

Vinta

A colorful type of paraw used in Zamboanga and Sulu.

Kinsky

A palace in Prague regarded as the most beautiful Rococo building, featuring a decorated staircase with frescoed ceilings, mirrors, and statues.

Porticoes

Rows of columns supporting a roof.

Scarab

A royal symbol in Egyptian architecture that symbolizes life, death, and resurrection.

Garnier Opera House

A mixture of Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque architecture famous for being the setting for the Phantom of the Opera.

maestro de obras

The title given to graduates of the Liceo de Manila.

Hindu temple orientation

East is considered the most auspicious direction for these structures.

Simunul, Tawi Tawi

The location of the oldest mosque in the Philippines.

Chan Chan

A UNESCO World Heritage Site that formerly served as the capital of the Chimu Empire.

Thomas Lamb

The theater expert in the United States with whom Juan Arellano studied.

Capacocha

An ancient Incan practice involving the sacrifice of children.

Roof comb

A lattice of stone added to typical Maya architecture despite the structure's height.

Agora

An open place of assembly and center of social and business life in ancient Greece.

Indus Valley

The civilization recognized as the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent.

Mesopotamia

Often called the "cradle of civilization," where writing and government began.

Andron

A part of Greek domestic architecture reserved for males to entertain male guests.

Mammasi Temple

An Egyptian temple built specifically to celebrate the divine birth of Horus.

Duogongs

Dovetail brackets or joints used in Chinese architecture to support the roof.

Harem

The name of the Queen's Palace at Persepolis.

Nebuchadnezzar's Great Palace

One of the seven wonders of the ancient world characterized by plants growing on the roof and terraces, supported by a complex irrigation system.

Ming

A period of Chinese architecture characterized by horizontal emphasis, ornamental bracket clusters, and reliance on Song styles.

Jose Maria Zaragoza

The architect of the Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City.

Cementerio General de Dilao

The former name of Paco Park.

Spoliarium

A chamber beneath an arena where the bodies of dead gladiators are dragged and piled.

Cloisonne technique

A construction technique where bricks alternate with tesserae.

Pyramid

A type of Egyptian temple used specifically for the worship of gods.

Pantheon

Recognized as the most perfectly preserved ancient Roman temple.

Nightingale Floors

A security device in traditional Japanese architecture designed to warn residents of intruders.

Early shelters

Ancient structures that principalement served as storage for food.

Tumuli

An earthen burial mound.

Parodos

The part of a Greek Theater representing the extended wing of the proscenium.

Battered Walls

Inward inclinations designed into the walls of Egyptian temples.