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' in tower house construction?
What is the 'batter' in tower house construction?
Lower walls splayed outward at the base
How many storeys did tower houses typically have?
How many storeys did tower houses typically have?
Three to five storeys
What type of arch is characteristic of Romanesque architecture?
What type of arch is characteristic of Romanesque architecture?
Semi-circular arches
Where is Cormac's Chapel, a well-known Romanesque example, located?
Where is Cormac's Chapel, a well-known Romanesque example, located?
Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary
What is the golden ratio proportion?
What is the golden ratio proportion?
1:1.6
What advantage did pointed arches provide in Gothic architecture?
What advantage did pointed arches provide in Gothic architecture?
Buildings could be taller and more stable
What was the function of flying buttresses in Gothic buildings?
What was the function of flying buttresses in Gothic buildings?
Carry roof weight to separate pillars
How did window size differ between Romanesque and Gothic styles?
How did window size differ between Romanesque and Gothic styles?
Romanesque small, Gothic large
Which cathedrals are the best Gothic examples in Dublin?
Which cathedrals are the best Gothic examples in Dublin?
Christ Church and St Patrick's