AAR3136 History and Theory of Architecture QUIZ

Which of these countries have been at war and conquered by CHINA at certain period(s) of time?

• Japan

• Cambodia

• VIetnam

• India

What is the purpose of the "Art of Cham" for the Vietnamese people in this temple architecture?

• As a depiction of the ruler

• As a symbol of power

• As an expression of their religious belief.

• As an expression of the mystical belief

What are the distinctive characteristics of Champa Architecture?

• Use of complex carved wood embellishment in the temple building.

• Use of complex combinations of vegetable mortar for bonding resulting in well made bricks.

• Temples have many reliefs from the mythical stories of Hindu Gods

• Temples are also known as being less embellished than the sculpture of the Cham, and for being gracefully proportioned.

Illustrate, with annorations, the Chinese Influence in traditional vernacular Vietnamese Architecture

Identify two(2) famous buildings in North Vietnam's Capital City, and the correct main Colonial influence.

• One-Pillar Pagoda and St Joseph Cathedral - French Colonial

• Maison Central and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - British Colonial

• Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace - French Colonial

• Hanoi Opera House and Hanoi French Quarter - French Colonial

Choose two (2) early Cambodian Empires that dominate Cambodian's Religion, Culture, Political Landscape and ultimately, the manifestations of ancient Cambodian Architecture .

• Funan Empire

• Khmer Empire

• Srivijaya Empire

• Gupta Empire

What are the major pioneering masterpiece achievements in Ancient Cambodian architecture and in which era?

• Elaborate and highly sophisticated rock-cut temple architecture during Chenla Empire

• Pioneering Masterpiece of ancient monolithic structures during Mahayana Empire

• Elaborate and highly sophisticated system of lakes, channels, and irrigation canals during Angkor Era

• Pioneering Masterpiece of Monastery statues during the Rise of Srivijaya Empire

Illustrate the plan and elevation of Angkor Watt architecture with its advanced water irrigation system technology

Identify the main functions and architectural design elements of the Angkor Thom architecture

• Governmental buidlings

• Residential palaces

• Gateways

• Moats and canals

"Cambodian architectural history ties with the rest of Indo-China and the South East Asian region. Its architecture is also heavily influenced by religions originated from India, followed by the colonial influence in the new colonial city, like Phnom Penh".

Appraise the statement (with illustrations), with your analytical view of their architectural connections and manifestations in Cambodia's architecture.