Arches and Domes Quiz 100%

The oldest known type of arch is the _________________. a. corbel arch b. groin arch c. round arch d. none of the above

a. corbel arch

A vault springs from a(n) _____________, which is supported by both a solid wall and four columns. a. cornice c. keystone b. pendentive d. springing line

a. cornice

Which two types of architecture are shown in this photograph taken from inside the Blue Mosque in Iran? a. dome and arch structures b. arch and vault structures c. vault and post-and-lintel structures d. dome and pendentive structures

a. dome and arch structures

Which of the following is not true? a. The springing line of an arch is an imaginary line that goes between the two points from which the arch springs into its curve. b. Architects are concerned only on the aesthetic appeal of architecture. c. A corbel dome is essentially created by rotating corbel arches. d. The keystone of an arch is the last piece put in and holds the voussoirs in place.

b. Architects are concerned only on the aesthetic appeal of architecture.

A pendentive is ____________________ a. a set of projecting moldings that crown the top edge of a temple or building. b. a curved triangular architectural element that transfers the weight from the dome to the supporting curve. c. the part of an arch that projects slightly from the wall and where the arch springs from. d. the wedge shaped stone used in round arches.

b. a curved triangular architectural element that transfers the weight from the dome to the supporting curve.

What is a groin vault? a. A groin vault is a structure that resembles the top half of a sphere. b. A groin vault comes from the extension of a round arch, similar to a long tube of arches. c. A groin vault has two barrel vaults of the same diameter which cross or intersect one another. d. A groin vault has two barrels which extrude into a two dimensional structure.

c. A groin vault has two barrel vaults of the same diameter which cross or intersect one another.

Look at the diagram above. What is part of the arch's anatomy is (A) labeling? a. impost c. keystone b. springing line d. voussoir

c. keystone

The round structure which is usually topped with a dome is best-known as a ____________, although it can also be referred to as a library. a. tholos c. rotunda b. corbel dome d. onion dome

c. rotunda

An arch carries the thrust of weight to its _____(1)______. With a _____(2)______, the horizontal part of the structure supports all the weight above it. a. (1) center; (2) post-and-bearing b. (1) base; (2) springing line c. (1) keystone; (2) groin vault d. (1) sides; (2) post-and-lintel

d. (1) sides; (2) post-and-lintel

When the Romans first began constructing arches like the one above, they were _________________ a. intended to be the gateway to the city. b. designed to be used only by the Emperor as he entered and exited his palace. c. suppose to display Roman power and intelligence to any possible enemy. d. positioned so the Emperor could lead his men through the arch upon returning from a successful battle or war.

d. positioned so the Emperor could lead his men through the arch upon returning from a successful battle or war.