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Architectural Styles and Movements

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Architectural styles and movements define the design characteristics of different historical periods. Questions cover elements like Gothic arches, Baroque domes, Art Nouveau forms, and regional variations. This topic frequently appears in the art and culture sections of competitive exams.

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Architectural Styles and Movements Questions

Multiple choice history bahmani adil shahs bahamani kingdoms bahmani kingdom foundation,rulers and contribution of bahmani kingdom

Which of the following is/are the architectural feature of Gol Gumbaz?

  1. Area of Gol Gumbaz is 18000 sq. feet. Its dome, has an external diameter of 43.2 metres.

  2. There are four towers attached to its four corners.

  3. Each tower or turret has seven storeys with a small dome at the top.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Gol Gubaz is a tomb of Mohammad Adil Shah. The tomb is a giant cube topped with a hemispherical dome. Area of Gol Gumbaz is 18000 sq feet. Its dome has an external diameter of 43.2 meters. There are four towers attached to its four corners. Each tower has seven storeys. Each story has seven arched windows with a small dome at the top. 

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. This architectural form was called ________________.

  1. Trabeate

  2. Corbelled

  3. Arcuate

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Two technological and stylistic developments are noticeable from the twelfth century. The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. This architectural form was called "arcuate".

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

What style of architecture includes extensive use of arches?

  1. Arcuate

  2. Trabeate

  3. Corbelled

  4. Gothic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Monuments provide an insight into the technologies used for construction. A stylistic development in the construction of 12th-century architecture was the use of Arches.
The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches. The Keystone at the centre of the arch transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch. This architectural form is called arcuate.
A horizontal beam across two vertical columns is called "trabeate" or "corbelled".This design was used in the construction of temples, mosques, tombs and in buildings attached to large stepped-wells between 8-13 century.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Limestone cement, a very high quality cement was used during the twelvth century for the construction of which of the following structures?

  1. Large stepped wells

  2. Small mosques and temples

  3. Construction of large structures like arches and domes.

  4. Entrances or gateways.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Limestone cement was increasingly used in construction. This was very high-quality cement, which, when mixed with stone chips hardened into concrete. This made the construction of large structures easier and faster. Arches, domes and limestone mortar were used extensively in buildings after 1190 AD.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, which style of architecture was used in the construction of temples, mosques and tombs?

  1. Actuate

  2. Trabeate

  3. Shikhara

  4. True arch Construction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, trabeate style of architecture came to be used extensively. Example of such a structure include Quwwat-al-Islam mosque at Delhi. A trabeate structure is a building where strong horizontal elements are held up by strong vertical elements with large spaces between them.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, which style of architecture was used in the construction of temples, mosques, and tombs?

  1. Arcuate

  2. Trabeate

  3. Shikhara

  4. True Arch Construction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Trabeate is also known as Corbelled style of architecture. Trabeate style is a type of construction in which the roof is supported by beams placed on pillars. This construction can be found usually in old temples and Masjids.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Between the ____ and ____ centuries architects started adding more rooms, doors and windows to buildings.

  1. 7th and 10th

  2. 4th and 6th

  3. 8th and 11th

  4. 12th and 15th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Between the 7th and 10th centuries architects started adding more rooms, doors and windows to buildings. Roofs, doors and windows were still made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns, a style of architecture called trabeate or corbelled like earlier times.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns, this style of architecture is called as?

  1. Trabeate

  2. Balcony

  3. Desings

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Between the seventh and tenth centuries architects started adding more rooms, doors and windows to buildings. Roofs, doors and windows were still made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns, a style of architecture called "trabeate" or "corbelled".

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Trabeate style was used in construction of which of the following?

  1. Temples

  2. Tombs

  3. Mosques

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries the trabeate style was used in the construction of temples, mosques, tombs and in buildings attached to large stepped-wells.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

Trabeate style of architecture is also known as?

  1. Corbelled

  2. Balcony

  3. Roof

  4. Superstucture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Between the seventh and tenth centuries architects started adding more rooms, doors and windows to buildings. Roofs, doors and windows were still made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns, a style of architecture called "trabeate" or "corbelled".

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

When the trabeate style was used in construction of temples?

  1. Between eighth and thirteenth centuries

  2. Between fourth and tenth centuries

  3. Between sixth and ninth centuries

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Between the eighth and thirteenth centuries the trabeate style was used in the construction of temples, mosques, tombs and in buildings attached to large stepped-wells.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

When did the architects introduced "trabeate" style of architecture?

  1. Between eighth and eighteenth century

  2. Between fifth and tenth century

  3. Between seventh and tenth century

  4. Between fourth and ninth century
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Between the seventh and tenth centuries architects started adding more rooms, doors and windows to buildings. Roofs, doors and windows were still made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns, a style of architecture called "trabeate" or "corbelled".

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

What was the role of the 'Keystone' in the construction of monuments since the twelfth century?

  1. It was included for aesthetic purposes.

  2. It supported the ceiling.

  3. It transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch.

  4. It carried the seal of the king.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Monuments provide an insight into the technologies used for construction. A stylistic development in the construction of 12th-century architecture was the use of Arches.
The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches. The Keystone at the centre of the arch transferred the weight of the superstructure to the base of the arch.
The roof too used this principle and was converted into vaults and domes.
This architectural form is called arcuate.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'diwan-i-aam' refer to?

  1. Ceremonial halls of private audience.

  2. Ceremonial halls of general audience.

  3. Ceremonial halls of public audience.

  4. Ceremonial halls of divine audience.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The ceremonial halls of public and private audience were referred to as the diwan-i-khas and the diwan-i-aam respectfully. 
The proportions of this hall, of its columns, and of the engraved arches show high aesthetics and fine craftsmanship. With an impressive faade of nine engraved arch openings, the hall was ornamented with gilded and white shell lime chunam plasterwork.
These courts were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard.