Medieval Settlement (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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In which centuries were tower houses mainly built in Ireland?
In which centuries were tower houses mainly built in Ireland?
15th and 16th centuries
What is the 'batter' feature in tower houses?
What is the 'batter' feature in tower houses?
Lower walls splayed outward at base
How many storeys did a typical tower house have?
How many storeys did a typical tower house have?
Three to five storeys
When did Romanesque architecture first appear in Ireland?
When did Romanesque architecture first appear in Ireland?
12th century
What type of arches were used in Romanesque architecture?
What type of arches were used in Romanesque architecture?
Semi-circular arches
Where is Cormac's Chapel, a Romanesque example, located?
Where is Cormac's Chapel, a Romanesque example, located?
Rock of Cashel, Tipperary
What is the golden ratio proportion?
What is the golden ratio proportion?
What type of arches are characteristic of Gothic architecture?
What type of arches are characteristic of Gothic architecture?
Pointed arches
What is the function of flying buttresses in Gothic buildings?
What is the function of flying buttresses in Gothic buildings?
Carry roof weight from walls to pillars
Which are the best examples of Gothic architecture in Dublin?
Which are the best examples of Gothic architecture in Dublin?
Christ Church and St Patrick's Cathedral