Exam Details
| Subject | history of architecture | |
| Paper | paper 1 | |
| Exam / Course | b.arch | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | Visvesvaraya Technological University | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2018 | |
| City, State | karnataka, belagavi |
Question Paper
MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CBCS 2018 SCHEME) (For Reference only)
Note: The model question paper highlights the overall distribution of marks and provides generic
examples of questions set with reference to the modules syllabus.
USN 18ARC14
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VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
I Semester B.Arch. (CBCS 2018 Scheme) Examination ……… 2018
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions for Candidates
1. All questions carry equal marks.
2. Answer total FIVE Full questions, taking ONE Full question from each Module.
3. Support your answers with examples and illustrations.
Module 1
1 a
b
2
What is prehistory? write a brief note on the sources of prehistory.
Illustrate and explain the salient characteristics of Çatalhöyük.
OR
Write short notes on:
Menhir
Oval hut
Dolmen
Stonehenge
5
15
05X04
Module 2
3
4
Using historic precedents, illustrate and explain how the environment plays
a significant role in the design of architecture in:
Mountainous terrain
Desert conditions
OR
Illustrate and explain using any two notable examples how indigenous
peoples across the globe utilized available natural resources to fashion
dwellings.
10
10
10X02
Module 3
5 a
b
Write brief notes on the 'urban culture' and city planning of Indus Valley
civilization.
Illustrate and explain the design and detailing in Palace of Sargon.
10
10
6 a
b
Illustrate and explain in detail the Temple of Khons.
Write a note on the importance of hypostyle hall in Egyptian architecture.
15
5
MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CBCS 2018 SCHEME) (For Reference only)
Note: The model question paper highlights the overall distribution of marks and provides generic
examples of questions set with reference to the modules syllabus.
USN 18ARC14
Page 2 of 2
Module 4
7
8 a
b
Explain with illustrations:
Dwellings at Banpo
Design of the greater palace complex, Shang Dynasty
OR
Elaborate on the environmental and socio- cultural factors that led to the
rise of Japanese civilization.
Illustrate and explain characteristics of the tomb architecture in Kofun
period.
10
10
10
10
Module 5
9 a
b
10 a
b
Write a brief note on the architectural significance of Lion Gate in
Mycenaean culture.
Illustrate and explain in detail the architectural character and details in
Palace of Persepolis.
OR
Briefly describe the society and culture during Vedic period.
Explain and illustrate the precepts or ideas of town planning applied during
the Vedic Period applied.
05
15
05
15
Note: The model question paper highlights the overall distribution of marks and provides generic
examples of questions set with reference to the modules syllabus.
USN 18ARC14
Page 1 of 2
VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
I Semester B.Arch. (CBCS 2018 Scheme) Examination ……… 2018
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions for Candidates
1. All questions carry equal marks.
2. Answer total FIVE Full questions, taking ONE Full question from each Module.
3. Support your answers with examples and illustrations.
Module 1
1 a
b
2
What is prehistory? write a brief note on the sources of prehistory.
Illustrate and explain the salient characteristics of Çatalhöyük.
OR
Write short notes on:
Menhir
Oval hut
Dolmen
Stonehenge
5
15
05X04
Module 2
3
4
Using historic precedents, illustrate and explain how the environment plays
a significant role in the design of architecture in:
Mountainous terrain
Desert conditions
OR
Illustrate and explain using any two notable examples how indigenous
peoples across the globe utilized available natural resources to fashion
dwellings.
10
10
10X02
Module 3
5 a
b
Write brief notes on the 'urban culture' and city planning of Indus Valley
civilization.
Illustrate and explain the design and detailing in Palace of Sargon.
10
10
6 a
b
Illustrate and explain in detail the Temple of Khons.
Write a note on the importance of hypostyle hall in Egyptian architecture.
15
5
MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CBCS 2018 SCHEME) (For Reference only)
Note: The model question paper highlights the overall distribution of marks and provides generic
examples of questions set with reference to the modules syllabus.
USN 18ARC14
Page 2 of 2
Module 4
7
8 a
b
Explain with illustrations:
Dwellings at Banpo
Design of the greater palace complex, Shang Dynasty
OR
Elaborate on the environmental and socio- cultural factors that led to the
rise of Japanese civilization.
Illustrate and explain characteristics of the tomb architecture in Kofun
period.
10
10
10
10
Module 5
9 a
b
10 a
b
Write a brief note on the architectural significance of Lion Gate in
Mycenaean culture.
Illustrate and explain in detail the architectural character and details in
Palace of Persepolis.
OR
Briefly describe the society and culture during Vedic period.
Explain and illustrate the precepts or ideas of town planning applied during
the Vedic Period applied.
05
15
05
15
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