Architectural Works

Question 1

Which famous architect designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao?

Answer 1

Frank Gehry

Question 2

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a famous landmark in London designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

Answer 2

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Question 3

What is the name of the architect who designed the Villa Savoye?

Answer 3

Le Corbusier

Question 4

Which structure is known as the tallest building in Europe as of 2023?

Answer 4

The Shard

Question 5

True or False: The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a prominent example of Renaissance architecture in Florence, Italy.

Answer 6

Florence Cathedral

Question 7

Who is known for the design of the Sydney Opera House?

Answer 7

Jørn Utzon

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which architect is associated with the concept of ‘form follows function’? A) Louis Sullivan B) Zaha Hadid C) Richard Rogers

Answer 8

A) Louis Sullivan

Question 9

What is the name of the famous bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel in Portugal?

Answer 9

Ponte de Dom Luís I

Question 10

True or False: The Leaning Tower of Pisa was designed as a bell tower.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prime example of Gothic architecture in Spain.

Answer 11

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Question 12

Who designed the iconic Barcelona Pavilion?

Answer 12

Mies van der Rohe

Question 13

What architectural term describes a structure that is designed for aesthetic beauty rather than practical use?

Answer 13

Monumental architecture

Question 14

What unique feature is the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, known for?

Answer 14

Islamic architecture and intricate tile work

Question 15

True or False: The Petronas Towers are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a famous example of modern architecture located in Berlin, Germany.

Answer 16

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Question 17

Who was the architect behind the design of the Reichstag building in Berlin?

Answer 17

Norman Foster

Question 18

What style of architecture is the Palace of Westminster known for?

Answer 18

Gothic Revival architecture

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a famous work by architect Frank Lloyd Wright? A) Fallingwater B) The Louvre Pyramid C) The Sydney Opera House

Answer 19

A) Fallingwater

Question 20

What is the main purpose of the Pantheon in Rome?

Answer 20

To serve as a temple to all gods

Question 21

Who designed the Guggenheim Museum in New York City?

Answer 21

Frank Lloyd Wright

Question 22

What is the architectural style of the White House?

Answer 22

Neoclassical

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The __________ is known as the tallest building in North America.

Answer 23

One World Trade Center

Question 24

Which architect is famous for the Fallingwater house?

Answer 24

Frank Lloyd Wright

Question 25

Who was the architect of the United States Capitol?

Answer 25

William Thornton

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following buildings is NOT designed by I.M. Pei? A) Louvre Pyramid B) Bank of China Tower C) Guggenheim Museum

Answer 26

C) Guggenheim Museum

Question 27

What is the primary material used in the construction of the Sydney Opera House?

Answer 27

Concrete and Shells

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a famous skyscraper located in Chicago, known for its distinctive shape.

Answer 28

Willis Tower

Question 29

Who designed the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.?

Answer 29

John Russell Pope

Question 30

Which architectural firm designed the One World Trade Center?

Answer 30

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Question 31

What style is the San Francisco City Hall built in?

Answer 31

Beaux-Arts

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which building is known for its unique 'sailing' roof design? A) Seattle Central Library B) Walt Disney Concert Hall C) Denver Art Museum

Answer 32

B) Walt Disney Concert Hall

Question 33

Who is the architect behind the Seattle Central Library?

Answer 33

Rem Koolhaas

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a historic site designed by architect Louis Kahn, located in Philadelphia.

Answer 34

Kimbell Art Museum

Question 35

Which architect is known for the design of the Salk Institute?

Answer 35

Louis Kahn

Question 36

Who designed the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles?

Answer 36

Frank Gehry

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a prominent example of Gothic Revival architecture in the United States.

Answer 37

Trinity Church

Question 38

What is the architectural style of the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress?

Answer 38

Renaissance Revival