AR-242 History of Architecture

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Sri Lanka
1. It features a remarkable stupa with four adjacent chapels in a
cruciform layout. GADALADENIYA TEMPLE
2. It is believed that the Architectural Structures of Sri Lanka was
inspired to this aspect. RELIGIOUS ASPECT
3. Lankatilaka Temple is a four storey building that stood eighty feet
high and is also called as ______. BLUE TEMPLE
4. It is considered to be the second biggest stupa in Polonaruwa, Sri
Lanka. KIRI VIHARA
5. Jetavanaramaya is known as a largest brick structure in the world
with approximately ________ bricks. 93 MILLION
Vietnam
1. The Grand World Phu Quoc Center in Vietnam is built from how
many bamboos 42 000
2. What does the Cao Van Lau theater in Vietnam resembles? Three Huts
3. It is one of the remarkable structures in Ho Chi Mhin City and this
place symbolized Vietnam's Victory INDEPENDENCE PALACE
4. Is a great construction built by the French Colonist government
during the early years of 20th century Hanoi Opera House
5. A majestic 19-th Century Roman Catholic Church in Vietnam St. Joseph's Cathedral

Cambodia
Why do you think is it important to explore the stuctures in cambodia? Own answer*
This is one of the most important archaelogical sites of southeast asian Angkor wat
Choeung ek also known as? Killing field
Chaktomuk theater is a combination of traditional and ___________
architecture Modern
What is the purpose of chaktomuk theatre Ceremonies
China
1. It is the only existing royal palace in China outside of the Forbidden
City in Beijing. Mukden Palace
2. What year did the Palace Museum became open to the public? 1925
3. It is the largest of Beijing's imperial of religious building complex. Temple of Heaven
National Centre for the
4. Which structure in Beijing China is also known as "The Giant Egg"? Performing Arts
5. which subsequent dynasties expanded and maintained the Great
Wall of China? Han and Ming Dynasty

Korea
1. Deriving from the name Bukchon Hanok Village, what is the
translation of "Bukchon"? North Town
2. Its construction began in 1405 during the reign of King Taejong of
Joseon Changdeokgung Palace
3. This country is known for KPop and KDrama? South Korea
4. It is considered as the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty Gyeongbokgung Palace
5. It is the second highest point in Seoul, South Korea N Seoul Tower

Hong Kong
1. It is notable for triangular framework of its building design. Bank of China Tower
2. Fifth tallest skyscarper in Hong kong, after Commerce Centre The Center
3. Zaha hadid first permanent work in Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovation Tower
4. Large Buddhist Temple complex located in Diamond Hill, Kowloon,
Hong Kong Chi Lin Nunnery
5, The builing was circular in floor plan Hopewell Centre

Pakistan
1. What is the name of the national mosque located in Islamabad,
Pakistan. Faisal Mosque
2. Is one of the hidden gems of Bahawalpur, due to the lack of
publicity. Noor Mahal
3. It was once the tallest building in Asia, a title that hasn’t been held
by any other building in South Asia Habib Bank Plaza
4. This monument was constructed to symbolize the unity of the
Pakistani people. Pakistan Monument
Temple, Indo-Islamic, Mughal
5. Give one major architectural styles popular in the past of Pakistan. and Indo-Saracenic architecture

INDONESIA
1. THE SKYSCRAPER TALLEST STRUCTURE, BEHIND
GAMA TOWER?? WISMA TOWER
2. WHAT IS THE TWO OTHER NAME OF THE PALACE OF
YOGKARTA? KERATON AND KARATON
ISTIQLAL MOSQUE,
3. The largest mosque in south asia JAKARTA
4. THIS PALACE IS ALSO CALLED ISTANA OF THE FORMER
PARUGUYUNG KINGDOM? PARUGUYUNG PALACE
5. IS ONE OF THE 6 OFFICIAL RESIDENCES OF THE
PRESIDENT OF INDONESIAN. BOGOR PALACE

LAOS
One of the great leaders in Lao history who built Wat Pha-That Luang King Setthathirath
What is the capital of Laos Vientiane
This museum is known for containing numerous artifacts related to the
culture and traditions of Laos. Lao National Museum
The only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Laos
It is known as the “Land of a Million Elephants Laos

Japan
1. It is the building/structure embossed at the 10 yen coin Byodo-in Temple
2. Which structure in Japan became the symbol of recovery after the
World War II? Tokyo Tower
3. It is a ceremonial place in which they worship or pray to their
deities/kami. Shinto Shrine
4. He designed the Tokyo Skytree Nikken Sekkei
5. It is famous for its black exterior and formerly known as Fukashi
Castle. Matsumoto Castle

SINGAPORE
Raffles hotel started as a privately owned ___________ in 1830’s. Beach house
This building originally housed a theatre, offices for government Victoria Theatre and Concert
agencies, and library of Singapore. Hall
Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest_________Temple and declared
as a national monument on 1973. Hindu
The centrepiece of Singapore's urban transformation efforts. Marina Bay
Thian Hock Keng temple started out as a ___________located along
the shoreline of Telok Ayer Basin. Prayer House

INDIA
1. What is the name of the Bahá’í House of Worship in Delhi,
completed in 1986, featuring a distinctive lotus flower-inspired design
with 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals"? Lotus Temple
2.What iconic mausoleum, constructed of white marble by Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal? Taj Mahal
3. It is a monumental arch, located in Mumbai, India, was built during
the British colonial era to commemorate the landing of King George V
and Queen Mary in 1911. The Gateway of India
4. The name "Charminar" translates to "____ _____" in Urdu. Four Towers
5. It is a war memorial and iconic triumphal arch in New Delhi, built to
honor the soldiers who died in World War I. India Gate

BANGLADESH
1.This temple is dedicated to Krishna and his wife Rukmini. Kantajew Temple
2.It is a three-roomed structure with a veranda in front and has
beautiful wooden doors with carvings. Dhakeshwari Temple
3.It is the national monument of Bangladesh, built to honour and
remember those who died during the War of Liberation and Genocide Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho/National
in 1971. Martyr's Monument
4. The Shat Gambuj Mosque is characterized by its sixty pillars, which
support seventy-seven exquisitely curved 'chhuchchu' domes, giving it
the name________? "Sixty Dome Mosque"
5. It is once the official residential palace and seat of the Nawabs of
Dhaka; that is now a museum. "Ahsan Manzil Museum"

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

1. What is the total height of Burj Khalifa? 828.9 meters
2. How many domes does Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque have? 82 domes
3. What hotel in UAE has the tallest atrium of 180 meters? Burj Al Arab
4. It was designed by John Elliot, an opulent five-star hotel opened in
2005 and known for its dripping with gold interior. Emirates Palace
5. The Cayan Tower has an innovative design that allows each floor to
rotate by one to 1.2 degrees. What is the total degree of twist of the
tower? 90 Degrees

ISRAEL
1. It is a remarkable structure situated on the slopes of Mount Carmel
in Haifa, Israel. Al-Aqsa Mosque
2. Encased in glass at the Altar of the Crucifixion, it is believed to be
the place of Jesus’ Crucifixion. Rock of Calvary
3. It is a remarkable structure situated on the slopes of Mount Carmel
in Haifa, Israel. Shrine of the Báb
4. The Dung Gate, also known as the _________ and __________, is
one of the gates in the Old City of Jerusalem. Silwan Gate, Mughrabi Gate
5. A Roman Catholic church located on the Mount of Olives in East
Jerusalem, adjacent to the Garden of Gethsemane. Church of All Nations

MALAYSIA
1. A building not only a telecommunications hub and tourist attraction
but also serves as an architectural marvel. Menara Kuala Lumpur
2. A structure strategically situated on the shores of the Putrajaya
Lake, offering a reflective view in the calm waters. Putra Mosque
3. This building is named after the reigning Sultan of Selangor during
its construction. Sultan Abdul Samad Building
4. What is the name of the limestone hill with a series of caves and
cave temples located in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia? Batu Cave
5. What iconic landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, consists of two
skyscrapers connected by a sky bridge and was once the tallest
buildings in the world? Petronas Twin Tower

TAIWAN
1. The stracture that was built to commemorate the patients who werw Blue High Heel Wedding
affected by Black Foot disease. Church
2. The Skycraper adjacent to Taipei 101. Taipei Nan Shan Plaza
3. It Holds a vast collection of chinese art and cutural relics over a
thousand yeras of chinese history. The National Palace Museum
4. Founded in 1738 by Han immigrants from Fuijan. Lungshan Temple
5. This memorial hall was built in memory of the first first president of
the Republic of China. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall