Religious Architecture and Art

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Which of the following is an example of Islamic architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. St. Peter's Basilica

  3. Great Mosque of Mecca

  4. Angkor Wat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Great Mosque of Mecca is one of the holiest sites in Islam and is located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

What is the name of the distinctive type of Buddhist temple found in Southeast Asia?

  1. Stupa

  2. Pagoda

  3. Wat

  4. Mandala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pagodas are tall, tiered towers that are often used as Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia.

Which of the following is an example of Gothic architecture?

  1. Notre Dame Cathedral

  2. Hagia Sophia

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Great Mosque of Mecca


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Notre Dame Cathedral is a famous example of Gothic architecture and is located in Paris, France.

What is the name of the type of Hindu temple that is typically found in South India?

  1. Gopuram

  2. Shikhara

  3. Vimana

  4. Mandala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gopurams are the large, colorful towers that are often found at the entrance of Hindu temples in South India.

Which of the following is an example of Byzantine architecture?

  1. Hagia Sophia

  2. Notre Dame Cathedral

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Great Mosque of Mecca


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hagia Sophia is a famous example of Byzantine architecture and is located in Istanbul, Turkey.

What is the name of the type of Buddhist temple that is typically found in Tibet?

  1. Stupa

  2. Pagoda

  3. Wat

  4. Gompa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gompas are Buddhist temples that are typically found in Tibet and are often located in remote mountain areas.

Which of the following is an example of Romanesque architecture?

  1. Notre Dame Cathedral

  2. Hagia Sophia

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Basilica of Saint Sernin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Basilica of Saint Sernin is a famous example of Romanesque architecture and is located in Toulouse, France.

What is the name of the type of Hindu temple that is typically found in North India?

  1. Gopuram

  2. Shikhara

  3. Vimana

  4. Mandala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shikharas are the tall, pointed towers that are often found on top of Hindu temples in North India.

Which of the following is an example of Baroque architecture?

  1. Notre Dame Cathedral

  2. Hagia Sophia

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle is a famous example of Baroque architecture and is located in Rome, Italy.

What is the name of the type of Buddhist temple that is typically found in Japan?

  1. Stupa

  2. Pagoda

  3. Wat

  4. Zendo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zendos are Buddhist temples that are typically found in Japan and are used for meditation and other religious practices.

Which of the following is an example of Renaissance architecture?

  1. Notre Dame Cathedral

  2. Hagia Sophia

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Villa Rotonda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Villa Rotonda is a famous example of Renaissance architecture and is located in Vicenza, Italy.

What is the name of the type of Hindu temple that is typically found in East India?

  1. Gopuram

  2. Shikhara

  3. Vimana

  4. Mandala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vimanas are the tall, pyramidal towers that are often found on top of Hindu temples in East India.

Which of the following is an example of Art Deco architecture?

  1. Notre Dame Cathedral

  2. Hagia Sophia

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Chrysler Building


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chrysler Building is a famous example of Art Deco architecture and is located in New York City, USA.

What is the name of the type of Buddhist temple that is typically found in China?

  1. Stupa

  2. Pagoda

  3. Wat

  4. Siheyuan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Siheyuan are Buddhist temples that are typically found in China and are characterized by their courtyard design.

Which of the following is an example of Modern architecture?

  1. Notre Dame Cathedral

  2. Hagia Sophia

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Fallingwater


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fallingwater is a famous example of Modern architecture and is located in Mill Run, Pennsylvania, USA.

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