Classical, Contemporary & Indigenous African Architecture is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Design CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which of the classical orders is the plainest and sturdiest, with a simple, undecorated capital?
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Deconstructivist
Answer: Doric — The Doric order is the plainest and sturdiest of the classical orders, with a simple, undecorated capital, unlike the more ornate Ionic and Corinthian orders.
Easy
2. Which classical order is identifiable by distinctive scroll-shaped (volute) capitals?
Ionic
Doric
Corinthian
None of the classical orders use scroll shapes
Answer: Ionic — The Ionic order is more slender than the Doric order and is identifiable by distinctive scroll-shaped (volute) capitals.
Medium
3. Name the construction system, using vertical columns supporting horizontal beams, frequently employed in Classical Architecture.
Answer: post-and-lintel — The post-and-lintel construction system, vertical columns supporting horizontal beams, was frequently employed in Classical Architecture.
