Architecture Correlation Reviewer (HOA 1-3)

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1. Abacus Unmoulded square slab forming the upper 23. Bale "In Indonesian architecture, it is called an open
member of the capital. pavilion. "
2. Abu Simbel Ramesses the Great temple is situated in what 24. Balneum A private smaller baths of the Roman Empire
southern part of Egypt.
25. Barbican An outwork on the approach to a castle or
3. Acroterion Blocks resting on the vertex and lower town especially a watchtower at the gate or
extremities of the pediment drawbridge.
4. After Life The Egyptian obsession on these belief had a 26. Baroque 14th century style.
great impact on its culture & architecture.
27. Basilicas A hall with nave and aisles used for the
5. Aigyptus Ancient name of Memphis. administration of justice
6. Aisle Corridors running parallel to the nave. 28. Bay "The basic rectangular unit of a Chinese floor
plan, as defined by the columns supporting
7. Alexander King of Macedonia and conqueror of the
the roof. "
the Great Persian Empire.
29. B. Bianco Who is the best known Baroque Architect?
8. Anda "In stupa, it is the base supports a
hemispherical dome." 30. Beinheim Most monumental mansion in England and an
Palace example of central block with wings.
9. Andrea Most celebrated Architect of Renaissance,
Palladio who wrote the Quattro Libri - A handbook of 31. Bell Nepal's shikhara style of architecture consists
good design. of 5 or nine vertical sections forming a high
pyramidal or curvilinear tower-like structure
10. Aniconism " The representation of divine beings in non-
with its apex in the shape of a _____.
figural form, such as Shiva's linga, Vishnu's
saligrama, or Buddha's footprint." 32. Bilateral A very important feature in Chinese
architecture, its emphasis on articulation and
11. Antefixa "Ornamental blocks , fixed vertically, at the
this type of symmetry, which signifies balance.
lower edge of the roof to conceal the ends of
the tiles" 33. Bodleian "Fine example of Jacobean Architecture, it has
Library a tower over the gateway, a misture of
12. Antonio de "Student of Donato Bramante, who designed
traditional Gothic and new Renaissance in
Sangallo the Pauline Chapel, known to be most
Oxford and New Renaissance; has mullioned
maligned and misundertsood Architect of
windows and canopied niches flanked by the
othe 16th Century."
fine orders of architecture, one above the
13. Apadana A large hypostyle hall and audience hall of other, while the whole is capped by Gothic
Persepolis. pinnacles. "
14. Apodyterium Dressing room in the Roman Baths. 34. Borobudur Buddhist temple in Indonesia with nine (9)
15. Apse A recess in the wall at the end of a roman terraces surrounded by small stupas.
Basilica or Christian Churches 35. Bot "The most sacred part of a Thai temple. The
16. Aqueducts Roman way of carrying water from the holiest prayer room, also called the
mountain to the cities. ""ordination hall"" as it is where new monks take
their vows."
17. Arabesque Geometric ornaments with absence of human
and animal statues. 36. Brahma The Hindu creator god, with four directional
faces.
18. Architrave Principal beam in Geek and Roman Orders
37. Bramante He proposed a Greek cross plan and a dome
19. Art Deco 1925 to 1937, zigzag-patterns with vertical
similar to the Pantheon in Rome
Architecture lines.
38. Brunelleschi Inventor of the perspective drawing
20. Ashburnham "This house has a notable fine staircase in
Westminster, London. (see provided image on 39. Buddhism This religion spread rapidly throughout India
the screen)" and other parts of Asia which greatly
influenced the construction of several stupas,
21. Atrium The forecourt of a church enveloped by four
which are sacred mounds of brick
columns.
commemorative of the Buddha.
22. Avebury A Neolithic henge monument containing three
40. Byzantium "Known as ""New Rome"" and later on renamed
stone circles.
Constantinople"
41. Campanile "A bell tower, near but not part of a church."
42. Casa de las A house which is entirely covered with 57. Cloaca Sewer system of the Roman Empire
Conchas carved scallop sheels, lower windows Maxima
have Moorish ironwork grills while the
58. Compluvum A quadrangle opening in the atrium of the
upper have heraldic carvings.
Roman house
43. Casa De "It has a noted patio in two storeys of
59. Concrete Artificial stone invented by the Romans
Miranda columns, with bracket capitals, that is
usual in Spain, suggestive of a timber 60. Constantine Roman emperor that converted the Roman
origin." Empire from paganism to christianity

44. Catacombs "Best known early Christian architecture 61. Cornice Crowning upper part of the entablature
burial places, are known as _____________." 62. Country "Chateau de Justice, Rouen, Chateau d'O,
45. Catal Huyuk Largest and one of the oldest settlement Houses Mortree, Chateau de Josselin, Chateau de
excavated during the Neolithic period. Blois, Chateau d'Azay-Rideau, and Chateau de
Chenonceaux are best examples of houses
46. Cathedral May have been attached to monasteries
that took the place of fortified castles."
or to collegiate institutions, found in
precincts with dormitories, infirmary, guest 63. Courtyard A common feature in many types of Chinese
houses, cloisters, refrectory, other architecture.
buildings. 64. Crepidoma Platform/podium of Greek temples
47. Cathedral Baeza This cathedral was originally built on the 65. Crocket A projecting ornament, usually in the form of
foundations of a Moorish mosque and was curved foliage, used in Gothic Architecture to
completed late 1500s by renowned decorate the outer angles of pinnacles, pires
Spanish Ren Architect Andres de and gables.
Vandelvira
66. Cromlech A circle of monoliths usually enclosing a
48. Chaitya "A Buddhist or Hindu sanctuary, shrine, or dolmen
temple is called a ______."
67. Cuneiform Earliest form of writing invented by the
49. Changdeokgung "A Korean palace designated as a World Sumerians.
Palace Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997 as
68. Cyma Recta A moulding with an outline of two contrary
""outstanding example of Far Eastern
curves
palace architecture and garden design""
being exceptional." 69. Dagoba Another name for a stupa.

50. Charlemagne He became king in 800 C.E. with the 70. Darius the The third king of the Persian Achaemenid
endeavor to recreate Roman-like lifestyle Great Dynasty
in their Architecture and established the 71. Decoration Was used to call the Late Baroque style.
Holy Roman empire. and Rococo
51. Cha-shitsu "A small Japanese garden pavilion or 72. Deir El Mortuary temple site of Queen Hatshepsut
room within a house, specifically designed Bahri
for the tea ceremony."
73. Dela Porta The dome of St. Peter's Basilica was completed
52. Chateau de "Designed by an Italian, Domenico da & Fontana by these two Architects in 1590.
Chambord Cortona, a Semi-fortified palace, most
famous in Loire district" 74. Dentils Tooth-like blocks in the Ionic and Corinthian
cornices.
53. Christianity Officially recognized as the state religion
of Rome in 326 A.D. by the Roman 75. Devatas Minor female divinities that are carved on the
Emperor Constantine. walls and beside the doors of Southeast Asian
temples.
54. Church of Shrine to honor Christ built by Emperor
Nativity Constantine. 76. Dionysus Greek God of Wine

55. Circus Athletic contest and chariot racing 77. Djoser The first Egyptian king in the 3rd dynasty.
building of the Roman Empire. 78. Dou-gong / "A unique structural element of interlocking
56. Clerestory "A clear story, i.e. a row of windows in the Tou-kong wooden brackets, one of the most important
upper part of the wall of a church in Early elements in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and
Christian architecture" Korean architecture."
79. "dramatic, "To summarize Renaissance, Baroque 96. Gabled The basic design of a roof on a Malay house.
rich, grand Architecture was..." Roof
and alive"
97. Gambrel A ridged roof divided on each side into a
80. Dromos Roadway in ancient Greece is called Roof shallower slope above a steeper one
81. Dzong "A distinctive type of fortress architecture 98. Garuda "A Hindu and Buddhist mythical creature,
Architecture found in mainly in Bhutan and the former Tibet which is half-bird, half-man, and serves as
with towering exterior walls surrounding a guardians of the temples. Thailand and
complex of courtyards, temples, administrative Indonesia use it as their national symbol. "
offices, and monks' accommodation."
99. Gassho- Traditional Japanese domestic structure which
82. Early 14th century style. Zukuri dates back to late Jomon period
Christian Houses characterized by a steeped thatched roof
Architecture symbolizing hands folded in prayer.
83. Ecclesiae Places of assembly for the faithful in 100. Georgian "This style spread through the new medium of
Byzantine Architecture Period. inexpensive suites of engravings. From the
mid-18th century, Structures with these styles
84. Echinus The convex moulding which supports the
were assimilated into an architectural
abacus.
vernacular that became part and parcel of the
85. Elizabethan "Establishment of Renaissance style in training of every architect, designer, builder,
England, followed Tudor architecture, carpenter, and mason , from Edinburgh to
Transition style with Gothic features and Maryland."
Renaissance detail"
101. Georgian "Panel front door centered, topped with
86. Elizabethan "Statesmen, merchants and gentry built Door rectangular windows as a transom and
Mansion mansions in the countryside to suit their capped with an elaborate crown/entablature
positions, usually E-shaped plan or H-shaped supported by decorative pilasters."
plan"
102. GF and Local Architects of the tallest building in the
87. Empire The elaborate Neo-Classic style of the french Partners Philippines.
Style first empire.
103. Giacomo Chief Architect at St. Peter's Basilica
88. Engawa "An extension of the floor on one or more della Porta constructing Michaelangelo's dome and most
sides of a Japanese-style house, usually facing talented architect in Rome in late 1600s.
a garden and serving as a passageway or
104. Gian Renaissance Architect who added 284 iconic
sitting space."
Lorenzo columns at entrance plaza of St. Peter's
89. Fenestration The arrangements of design of windows in a Bernin Basilica.
building
105. Giulano de "A wood-worker-Architect, influenced by
90. Fengshui "A traditional Chinese technique for planning Maiano Brunelleschi of Florence Renaissance."
the layout of a building and for orienting
106. Gopura "It is a monumental tower, usually ornate, at
rooms within it, so as to be in harmony with
the entrance of any temple, especially in
nature and with its surroundings."
Southern India. "
91. Fertile Cradle of Civilization
107. Gothic "It is a term used in reproach to this style, a
Crescent
departure from classic lines & also known to
92. Florence Birthplace of the renaissance be Medieval Architecture ."
93. Forum "Public open space for social, civic or market 108. Gothic The re-birth of flying butresses is found in
purposes found in every Roman towns" Architecture period style between 12th to 16th century
94. Frigidarium Cold bath in the Roman baths. called...

95. Fusuma "A Japanese vertical rectangular panels that 109. The Great The oldest stone structure in Sanchi, India and
slides in grooves that separates one interior Stupa originally commissioned by the emperor
space from another and which can slide from Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
side to side to redefine spaces within a room,
or act as doors."
110. Great Wall "The world's longest military defensive system 130. "Japanese What is the difference between chinese and
of China built by over 20 Chinese dynasties, with a pagodas japanese pagodas?
length of 13170 miles,and constructed as a are
defensive line against enemies' intrusion in the mostly 4
past." storeyed,
chinese
111. Guilo Painter and Architect whose buildings are
are 3 to
Romano usually in brick and stucco, but have the
7"
grandest rivalling.
131. Juan de His style is characterized by strongly defined
112. Hagia Greek meaning Holy Wisdom. It is formerly a
Herrera lines and a lack of decoration, contemporaries
Sophia Christian church and became an imperial
called it the "unadorned style" - that approaches
mosque. Now it is a museum.
architectural sobriety, somberness, and bareness.
113. Hagia "A former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, One of the most outstanding architects in the
Sophia and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey" 16th century that represents the peak of the
114. Haiden The worship hall of a Japanese Shinto shrine. Renaissance in Spain. The plans of the Cathedral
of Valladolid and the Archivo General de Indias
115. Harem Women's or private quarters of a house or
were also designed by him. He was the first
place in Islamic Architecture.
original designer for the Plaza Mayor in Madrid.
116. Hatshepsut The most famous Queen-Pharaoh of ancient
132. Justinian "Roman emperor whose achievement is the
Egypt.
emergence of new architectural type, the domed
117. Heidelberg "Exemplifies progressive developments of the basilicas."
Castle Early Renaissance on the Saalbau,
133. Ka "According to ancient Egyptian, it is the life force
Heinrichsbau, Friedrichsbau castle, with Great
of creation."
watchtower and irregular court"
134. Kampong " A traditional village in Malaysia, Brunei,
118. Heiroglyphs Ancient Egyptian form of writing.
Indonesia, Singapore and Cambodia which
119. Hippodrome Athletic contest and chariot racing building in typically contains a ""masjid"" (mosque) or
Ancient Greece ""surau"", paddy fields and Malay houses on
120. Horseshoe A Moorish arch. stilts."
Arch. 135. Kampung "Typical Malay houses built on stilts to avoid
121. Hutkapta The soul of Ptah. House wild animals and floods, to deter thieves, and
for added ventilation."
122. Imhotep Architect of Saqqara.
136. Kawara Protective roof tiles on traditional Japanese
123. Impluvium A shallow cistern in the floor of a Roman houses and temples.
house.
137. Keep "The innermost and strongest structure or tower
124. Indian Stupa or temples cut in rock formation is a of a medieval palace, use as residence of the
contribution of what style of architecture? Kings & Queens"
125. Indian Toranas or gateways are characteristic of _____ 138. Ken A Japanese pagoda's size is measured in ____.
arch?
139. Khufu Pharaoh of the Great Pyramid
126. Industrial What is the best architectural style for a
factory? 140. King He became king in 800 C.E. with the endeavor
Henry VI to recreate Roman-like lifestyle in their
127. Insulae Large apartment building in ancient Rome. Architecture.
128. Istana Palace for Java s sultans 141. Le Breton Palais de Fontainbleau was design by Master
129. Istanbul Roman Empire capital Constantinople is Mason
known in the modern time as ___________. 142. Leon "A polymath and scholar turned Architect;
Battista among his famous works are S. Francesco, Rimini
Alberti and _________________"
143. Logical, What Palladian was to summarize Renaissance
staide Architecture.
and
serene
144. Madrasa A college for Islamic instruction. 164. Musalla "In Islamic Architecture, a mosque prayer
hall is called a __________."
145. Mandapa "A large, open porch or hall of a Hindu
temple." 165. Muslim "A style of architecture characterized by
Architecture domes, horseshoe and round arches,
146. Mansard A roof divided on each side a steeper lower
tunnel vaults and richly decorated
Roof part and a shallower upper part
ornamentation which is geometric
147. Manueline A peculiarly Portuguese phenomenon, because of the ban on human and animal
Style contemporary 'early period' of the Spanish
166. Mutule Flat blocks located underneath the
Renaissance, last phase of Gothic
cornice occurs over each triglyph and
Architecture named after the King in 1521.
ornamented with guttae.
148. Mastabas First known Egyptian tomb.
167. Narthex The central entrance hall or porch
149. Megalithic "It means ""Great Stone""" preceding the nave of a church
150. Menhir A single upright rough monolith during the 168. Nave The great central space in a church
Neolithic Era.
169. Nebuchadnezzar The builder of the Hanging Gardens of
151. Mesopotamia Ancient civilization between two rivers. Babylon.
152. Michael Who is the American Architect Born 9th of 170. Nepalese The Chinese pagoda style of
Graves July 1934. One of the big 5. Architecture construction was adopted in this style of
153. Middle Egyptian Period circa 2134-1786 BC. architecture and later spread to other
Kingdom parts of Asia.

154. Mihrab A niche in the mosque or any religious 171. Newel Post The central shaft of a circular staircase;
Muslim building indicating direction of prayer also applied to the post in which the
toward Mecca. handrail is framed.

155. Minaret The Islamic torch-lit watchtower. 172. New Kingdom Egyptian Period circa 1570-1085 BC

156. Minbar The pulpit in a mosque. 173. Nile River The driving force of ancient Egyptian
Civilization.
157. Modillions A projecting member to support a weight
generally formed with scrolls or volutes 174. Notre Dame One of the oldest French cathedrals
which carry the upper member of cornice. Cathedral begun by Bishop Maurice de Sully

158. Mohenjo- "It was one of the largest cities of the ancient 175. Notre Dame "The cathedral replaced an older church,
daro Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Cathedral destroyed by fire in 1211, that was built on
Harappan Civilization, which developed the site of the basilica"
around 3,000 BCE from the prehistoric Indus 176. Notre Dame "Medieval cathedral builders were trying
culture." d'Amiens to maximize the internal dimensions in
159. Moon Gate "In traditional Chinese architecture, a circular order to reach for the heavens and bring
opening that provides a passageway through in more light. In that regard, the cathedral
a wall." is the tallest complete cathedral in
France, its stone-vaulted nave reaching
160. Mosque A Muslim house of worship.
an internal height of 42.30 metres (138.8
161. Motte A steep mound of earth surrounded by a ft)"
ditch and surmounted by a timber stockade
177. Obsidian "Black volcanic glass, the best material
and tower
during pre-historic time for cutting tools."
162. Mud Brick Principal materials for domestic buildings in
178. Occulus Eye-circular window.
ancient Egypt.
179. Old Kingdom Egyptian Period circa 3200-2158 BC
163. Mughal "An architectural style of building having a
Architecture uniform pattern of structure and character, 180. Onion Dome Type of dome and one of the Taj Mahal s
including large bulbous domes, slender most recognizable features.
minarets at the corners, massive halls, large 181. Organic Traditional Balinese houses in Indonesia
vaulted gateways and delicate are built almost entirely of what type of
ornamentation." materials?
182. Paganism Roman official religion before the reign of 198. Phidias Sculptor of Acropolis and the statue of Athena
Emperor Constantine.
199. Piano Room arrangement according to function in
183. Pagoda "In Japan, this features a square plan and Nobile Ancient Greek Palaces
typically a five-storey tiered tower with
200. Piano "It is the principal floor of a large house,
multiple eaves, built in traditions originating
Nobile usually built in one of the styles of classical
in historic South Asia"
renaissance architecture. This floor contains
184. Pai-lous Chinese gateways erected as memorials for the principal reception and bedrooms of the
the deceased persons of distinction. house. "
185. Palace of "With a cobblestone road leads to the 201. Pilaster "A rectangular feature in the shape of a pillar,
Fontainebleau entrance of the Palace; formerly a royal but projecting only about 1/6th of its breadth
residence for French kings. Francis I from a wall, and the same design as the order.
gathered together a large group of artists, "
to refurbish the 13th-century chateau which
202. Pishtaq "In Muslim or Persian architecture, a
is now a public museum. "
monumental gateway marking the entrance to
186. Palais du "Built from Francis I to Napoleon III; a mosque, caravanserai, madrasah, or
Louvre Together with Tuilleries, 45 acres mausoleum."
constituting one of the most imposing
203. Plateresque "Rich and poetic style, so named for its
palaces in Europe"
similarity to silversmiths' work plateria,
187. Pallazi "Façade of massive, rugged, fortress-like Influenced by Moorish art - extremely florid
character due to use of rusticated masonry and decorative, from the minuteness of detail"
and wall angles called quoins"
204. Porta Pila The massive entablature and heavily
188. Pallazi "Built around a cortile or interior court, like rusticated columns have precedents in
medieval cloister" gateways built for the defensive walls of
Verona more than a hundred years earlier;
189. Paradaisia Enclose garden in ancient Persia.
their impressive scale is emphasized by the
190. Parthenon Greek Tepmle dedicated to Athena relative delicacy of the shrine which stands
Parthenos aloft.
191. Pasargadae Capital of ancient Persia during the reign of 205. Portcullis "It is a heavy vertically-closing gate typically
Cyrus the Great. found in medieval fortifications, consisting of
192. Patio A Spanish arcaded or colonnaded court- a latticed grille made of wood, metal, or
yard both, which slides down grooves inset within
each jamb of the gateway."
193. Pendentive A triangular transition features from four
support piers to a drum and then to a dome 206. Prang "Is the tall finger-like spire, usually richly
above. carved, common to much Khmer religious
architecture."
194. Persepolis Capital of the Persian Empire during
Achaeminid Dynasty 207. Prasat "A Thai temple, with tower, that is elevated on
a terrace."
195. Persian Indian architecture was greatly influenced
by what style of historic styles of 208. Propylaea Grand entrance way of the Acropolis.
architecture. 209. Prostyle Row of columns in front of the porch.
196. Petit Trianon "It was built according to the latest ""Greek- 210. Prytaneion The public hall or state dining room of the
style"" fashion and by revisiting classical art Greek city
elements. From the ground floor to the first
211. Pura A Balinese Hindu temple.
floor of the Attic, Architect Anges-Jacques
Gabriel created his masterpiece." 212. Pyramid at The first succesful steep pyramid
Giza
197. Petronas "Were the tallest buildings in the world from
Towers 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin 213. Pyramid at Failed attempt at building a steep pyramid
towers in the world. The buildings are a Medum
landmark of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia"
214. Qanats The ancient canal system of the Persian
Empire.
215. Qibla Direction of the prayer which 238. Stambha "In Hindu architecture and derivatives, a
commemorates the presence of the Prophet. freestanding column surmounted by a large
symbol."
216. Quattrocento Another name for Early Renaissance.
239. Step The first Egyptian pyramid
217. Ramesses II Considered as the Pharaoh of Pharaohs in
Pyramid
ancient Egypt.
240. St. Gervais Earliest wholly-classical church façade by
218. Ranma A traditional Japanese house panels found
Salomon de Brosse
above the shoji or fusuma that are designed
to let light into rooms. 241. Stilts A Malay traditional timber houses basic
features have stairs to reach the elevated
219. Rebirth Meaning of the word renaissance .
interior, partitioned rooms consisting of
220. Retrochoir A separate division behind the choir or high veranda, living room and bedrooms,
altar of a church. vernacular gabled roof, adorned with
221. Rococo Style which is primarily French in origin. decoration and built on _______.

222. Rococo "A profusion and confusion of detail, 242. Stonehenge The most famous of Neolithic monument used
presenting a lavish display of decoration." for "extra-terrestrial intentions."

223. Romanesque Architectural style of medieval Europe 243. Stoup "A basin for holy water, sometimes free
Architecture characterized by semi-circular arches period standing but more often affixed to or carved
between 10-12th century. out of a wall or pillar near the entrance of a
church."
224. Rood A crucifix symbolizing the cross on which
Christ was crucified; a large one set above 244. St. Paul's Area of 6000 sq.m and a large central space
the entrance to the choir or chancel. Cathedral under dome for big congregations by
Christopher Wren
225. Rumah Adat The distinctive style of traditional housing
unique to each ethnic group in Indonesia. 245. St. Peter Constantine donated this church to be seat of
the Bishop of Rome (The Pope)
226. Rumah Dapur There are usually 2 parts to a traditional
Malay house: the main house (Rumah Ibu) 246. Stuart "The style was typified by square or round-
and the kitchen annex known as _____. headed windows and dorrs, flat ceilings,
colonades, pilasters, pediments and domes.
227. Sahn Central court of a mosque
Classical architecture in England tend to be
228. Sanctuary "In Asia, the most important part of a temple relatively plain and simple in comparison with
is the _____, which includes both the the contemporaneous Baroque architecture."
garbhagriha and the sikhara."
247. Stylobate The upper step forming the platform on
229. Saqqara Funerary complex of king Djoser. which the colonnade is placed.
230. Sargon II King of the Assyrian Kingdom 248. Sudatorium Sweating room in the Roman Baths
231. Sargon the King of Akkad 249. Sydney "Australia's most recognisable building and is
Great Opera an icon of Australia's creative and technical
232. Sekem The power and energy of the person after House achievement design and construction,
his death. enhanced by its location on Bennelong Point
within a superb harbour setting.
233. Serdabs State chambers inside the tomb that feature
an effigy of the deceased. 250. Tabernacle A decorative niche often topped with a
canopy and housing statue
234. Shoji "In Japanese architecture, sliding outer
partition doors and windows made of a 251. Taj Mahal "It is a tomb built in the 17th century by the
latticework wooden frame and covered with Mughal king Shah Jahan in memory of his
a tough, translucent white paper." wife, Mumtaz Mahal and an example of
Mughal architecture."
235. Sorin Crowning spire on a Japanese Pagoda.
252. Tatami "A thick straw mat serving as floor covering in
236. Sphynx Human-headed Lion monument representing the Japanese house. Used as standard unit of
God Re-Harakthe guarding the king's tomb. floor area, approx. 1 m by 2 m."
237. Squinch An arch in each of the corners of a square
base that transforms it into an octagon
253. Temple Known as the Noble Sanctuary and the third 273. Worms The cathedral with two circular towers flank
Mount holiest shrine of Islam. Associated with the Cathedral each, octoganal crossing with pointed roof.
mystical night journey and ascension of the
274. Worship Another important form of Buddhist structure
Prophet Mohammad with many biblical
in Nepal is stupas which are primarily a place
figures.
of ____ although the evolution of stupa is
254. Templum Space on the ground or in the sky marked developed as a burial mound as in the ancient
out for the purpose of taking omens tradition of India.
255. Thailand What Asian Architecture is so rich in design 275. Xerxes Completed Persepolis after the death of
that no facet of any structure is left Darius the Great.
unadorned ?
276. Yasti "The mast, or pole, that sits on top of a stupa."
256. Thermae Public baths of the Roman Empire.
277. Yellow "In Chinese Architecture, this color is reserved
257. Tholos Burial Tomb in Ancient Greek Culture. only for the Imperial family."
258. Tigris & Rivers that bounded Mesopotamia. 278. Zen "A form of Buddhism that originated in China
Euphrates and that emphasizes meditation, paradox, and
sudden enlightenment."
259. Timber The most significant characteristic of Early
Framework Chinese architecture. 279. Ziggurat Ancient Mesopotamian temple tower
consisting of lofty structure in successive
260. Torana A monumental and richly decorated
stages
gateway in the enclosure of a Buddhist
stupa in Indian architecture. 280. Zoomorphic "Architectural figures used as roof ornaments,
on the corners of Asian roofs, that carry
261. Transept In a cruciform church the whole arm set at
apotropaic and symbolic meanings."
right angles to the nave is called.
262. Travertine "A good building stone of many varieties
was available within ready reach of the city,
from quarries around Tivoli, a stone much
used by the Romans."
263. Tri Mandala Rules of space division and zoning in
Balinese Architecture.
264. Tutankhamun The boy King of ancient Egypt
265. Uruk The first city of ancient Babylon area.
266. Vahalkadas "In Sri Lanka, Buddhist shrines or entrance
gates that are placed at the four cardinal
points (i.e. north, south, east, and west) of a
stupa."
267. Vastushasthra "In Indian architecture, it is known as the
ancient and medieval canons on city
planning and architecture which will provide
settings for the conduct of human life in
harmony with physical as well as
metaphysical forces."
268. Vedika "In India, the railing that surrounds a
Buddhist stupa."
269. "vivid, virile, "To summarize Renaissance, Proto-Baroque
and intense" Architecture was..."
270. Volutes A spiral ornament on the Ionic Capital
271. Voussoirs The semi-circular stones on either side of
the keystone
272. Wat Buddhist monastery in Cambodia.