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This document contains a question bank related to the history of architecture. It includes 12 multiple choice or true/false questions and 10 short answer or essay questions about various topics in early civilizations and architectural history. The questions cover topics such as the importance of studying history, characteristics of prehistoric and historic periods, important discoveries and inventions, characteristics of civilizations like Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Japan, Greece and Rome, architectural structures from these civilizations, and definitions of key terms.

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This document contains a question bank related to the history of architecture. It includes 12 multiple choice or true/false questions and 10 short answer or essay questions about various topics in early civilizations and architectural history. The questions cover topics such as the importance of studying history, characteristics of prehistoric and historic periods, important discoveries and inventions, characteristics of civilizations like Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Japan, Greece and Rome, architectural structures from these civilizations, and definitions of key terms.

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AR-3104: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE-I

QUESTION BANK

Q-1) What is the importance of study of History in the field of Architecture


OR
Why is it necessary to study History in architecture discipline?

Q-2) Discuss: ‘The development of agriculture was basic to the growth of culture’

Q-3) Differentiate between pre-historic and historic ages. Discuss briefly the Culture & Architecture during the Pre-historic
period.

Q-4) Explain in brief any 5 important discoveries in the human history which transformed the society and culture.
OR
Enlist any 5 very important inventions / discoveries / developments / milestones that resulted in the development of
mankind.
OR
List down and explain in detail any 5 important discoveries and inventions in Human history which transformed
Human Society & Culture.
OR
Mention 5 most important inventions / development in mankind's journey to the present. Explain each with suitable
example stating its impact on human life.

Q-5) State different ages in the history of mankind chronologically. Give characteristics and examples with sketches
OR
How is History of mankind divided in different ages? Make a list of all ages in chronology and write the main
characteristics with examples and relevant sketches.

Q-6) Explain the term ‘Civilizations’. Give reasons why ancient civilizations always flourished on the river banks.
OR
What do you understand by ‘Civilizations’? State giving reasons, the origin of civilization on bank of rivers.
OR
What do you understand by the term ‘Civilization’? What role does culture play in its evolution? Explain briefly.

Q-7) Mention the unique features, characteristics, city planning, architecture, built structures, beliefs etc. with relevant
sketches for the following civilizations.
1) Indus valley civilization
2) Mesopotamian civilization
3) Egyptian civilization
4) Chinese civilization
5) Japanese civilization
6) Greek civilization
7) Roman civilization

Q-8) Describe various built structures with relevant neat sketches & nomenclature
1) The Great Bath
2) Mesopotamian Ziggurats
3) Mastaba
4) The Great Pyramid of Giza, Cheops
5) Temple of Queen Hatshepshet
6) Optical Corrections at Parthenon, Greece
7) Geometry of Pantheon, Rome
8) Colosseum, Rome
9) Acropolis, Greece
10) Stone henge
11) Catal Huyuk / Neolithic Settlements
12) Roman Aqueducts
13) Typical Greek Temple

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Q-9) Write short notes on the following with relevant neat sketches
1) Chinese Roof Construction
2) Chinese ceremonial Architecture
3) Egypt: The Gift of Nile
4) Greek Amphitheatre
5) Concept of Life after Death, Egypt
6) Mummification Process, Ancient Egypt
7) Pediment, Triglyphs and Metopes
8) Sarcophagus and Obelisk
9) Pagoda & Pai Lous
10) Pylons & Hypostyle Hall

Q-10) Answer the following questions with relevant sketches


1) Explain the Difference between 3 orders of Greek architectural style
2) Mention the Difference between Rectangular Greek Temples & Roman Temples
3) Explain the Innovations in construction during Roman Architecture
4) Name the different building types in Pre-historic Period
5) State the difference between Old Stone Age & New Stone Age with reference to construction & materials
6) Explain the Components of Egyptian Temple
7) Explain in brief, the Town planning features of Indus Valley Civilization
8) What are the characteristics of Roman Architecture? List the building typology of Roman Architecture explaining
function and use of each type.
9) Share the general characteristics of Greek Architecture. Explain the classical orders of Greek Architecture. What
is Golden Ratio? Indicate its implementation in Greek Architecture.
10) Draw plan, sections, 3d and details of a typical Egyptian constructed temple, indicating and labelling all parts.
11) Point out any 3 differences between Roman and Greek architecture, illustrating with sketches
12) Draw plan, section and sketches of any building of civic architecture of the roman style, naming all its parts and
spatial elements.
13) Describe the ways in which optical corrections were made by the Greeks in their Temples

Q-11) Define the following terms:


1) History
2) Art
3) Culture
4) Architecture
5) Technology
6) Renaissance
7) Vernacular architecture
8) Artifact
9) Craft
10) Form of Arts
11) Modernism
12) Cultural area
13) Ethno-centrism
14) Cultural shock
15) Cultural Lag
16) Vernacular architecture
17) Globalization
18) Civilization

Q-12) State TRUE or FALSE for each of the following


1) The Mesopotamian civilization known for its town planning.
2) The ancient script of Egypt is known as Hieroglyphics.
3) All historical periods before the invention of writing were discovered is considered Prehistoric,
4) Discovery of agriculture led to the division of labour and diversification of land craft.
5) Egyptian believed in life after death and therefore created pyramids.
6) Corrections to ‘Optical Illusions’ is a contribution made by Chinese civilization to human society
7) All historic periods before the invention of writing was discovered is considered Pre-historic period.
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