Arches and Domes

Question 1

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-bearingb.(1) base; (2) springing linec.(1) keystone; (2) groin vaultd.(1) sides; (2) post-and-lintel

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D

Question 2

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.

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C

Question 3

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D

Question 4

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.

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B

Question 5

A vault springs from a(n) _____________, which is supported by both a solid wall and four columns.a.cornicec.keystoneb.pendentived.springing line

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A

Question 6

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 7

The photograph above shows an example of a _________________. a. corbel vault c. barrel vault b. onion vault d. groin vault Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C

Question 8

The oldest known type of arch is the _________________.a.corbel archb.groin archc.round archd.none of the above

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A

Question 9

Which type of dome is most commonly used in Islamic architecture?a.corbel domec.tholosb.onion domed.rotunda

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B

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