Church Architecture Quiz

What direction do churches normally face?

• North to South

• East to West

• South to North

• West to East

What has shaped the design of buildings for thousands of years?

• Technology

• Religion

• Politics

• Science

What enabled skyscrapers to be built?

• Wood and stone

• Steel and concrete

• Brick and mortar

• Glass and metal

What is the purpose of the altar in a church?

• To sit

• To sing

• To pray

• To eat

Why did synagogues historically not have a set design layout?

• Jews preferred simple designs

• Jews were not allowed to own land

• Synagogues were built in forests

• Synagogues were made of glass

What shape are modern synagogues usually?

• Round

• Square or oblong

• Triangular

• Hexagonal

What is a requirement for modern synagogues?

• They must have a swimming pool

• They must have windows

• They must have a garden

• They must have a tower

What does the holy arc hold?

• Books

• Scrolls

• Candles

• Flowers

Image of a mosque with a minaret and dome

• Mosque

• Church

• Temple

• Synagogue

What do civic buildings often include?

• Registry offices and libraries

• Amusement parks

• Restaurants

• Movie theaters