Arcuate and Islamic Architectural Styles

Q. Trabeate style of architecture refers to _________.

1. construction of structures using arches
2. construction of structures using limestone
3. construction of structures using bricks
4. construction of structures using beams and columns

Q. Arcuate style of architecture refers to __________.

1. construction of structures using beams and columns
2. construction of structures using limestone
3. construction of structures using arches
4. construction of structures using bricks

Q. Identify benefits of using limestone cement.

1. Construction of large structures became easier.
2. Construction of large structures became faster.
3. Construction of large structures became slower.
4. Construction of large structures became tougher.

Q. Keystone lies at the ______ of an arch.

1. top right
2. centre
3. bottom left
4. bottom right

Q. The name ‘Quwwat-ul-Islam’ literally means ‘ of Islam’.

1. birth
2. dullness
3. glory

Q. Identify developments in architecture between seventh and tenth century.

1. Architects started adding more rooms to buildings.
2. Architects removed additional rooms from buildings.
3. Architects started adding more windows to buildings.
4. Architects started adding more doors to buildings.

Q. This building was constructed between 1650 to 1656 during the reign of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It has three great gates, four towers, three domes and two minarets measuring 40 metres in height. What is the name of this building?

1. Qutab Minar
2. Red Fort
3. Taj Mahal
4. Jama Masjid

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36) Which of the following is most suitable for the construction of a pillar?

1. cement mortar

2. concrete

3. RCC

4. pure cement

Q. In which state the Gol Gumbaz is located?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Karnataka
3. Maharashtra
4. Gujarat

Q. When did India's Islamic period began?

1. 7th century
2. 8th century
3. 12th century
4. 13th century

Q. Arcuate style of architecture refers to __________.

1. construction of structures using arches
2. construction of structures using limestone
3. construction of structures using bricks
4. construction of structures using beams and columns

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How has chemistry influenced the field of construction?

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14) Which of the following materials can be used for plastering?

1. cement mortar

2. concrete

3. RCC

4. any of these

Q. Identify developments in architecture between seventh and tenth century.

1. Architects started adding more rooms to buildings.
2. Architects removed additional rooms from buildings.
3. Architects started adding more windows to buildings.
4. Architects started adding more doors to buildings.

Q. Identify benefits of using limestone cement.

1. Construction of large structures became easier.
2. Construction of large structures became faster.
3. Construction of large structures became slower.
4. Construction of large structures became tougher.

Q. The Jama Masjid in Delhi was constructed during the reign of the Mughal Emperor .

1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak
2. Shah Jahan
3. Ghiyasuddin Balban

Q. Temples and mosques were symbols of the rulers' faith in God, their wealth, and their political power.

1. True
2. False

Q. Keystone is the central and most important stone in an arch.

1. True
2. False

Q. Choose the correct pairs.

1. 
2. Dome
3. Minaret
4. 
5. 
6. Arch

Q. The name ‘Quwwat-ul-Islam’ literally means ‘ of Islam’.

1. birth
2. dullness
3. glory