Questions & Answers
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Global Interior Design Heritage study set below.
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1
Which Japanese interior design philosophy, emphasizing the beauty of imperfection and transience, originated from Zen Buddhist teachings?
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A
Wabi-sabi
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B
Shibui
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C
Ma
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D
Ikebana
2
The 'Pueblo Revival' architectural and interior style, characterized by exposed vigas and kiva fireplaces, is indigenous to which geographical region?
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A
The Andes
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B
The Southwestern United States
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C
The Iberian Peninsula
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D
The Maghreb
3
What is the traditional name for the raised floor section in a traditional Korean 'hanok' house used for sitting and sleeping?
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A
Tatami
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B
Ondol
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C
Maru
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D
Shoji
4
Which 18th-century French interior design style is characterized by asymmetrical rocaille ornamentation, pastel colors, and serpentine furniture lines?
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A
Directoire
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B
Louis XIV
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C
Rococo
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D
Empire
5
In Scandinavian design, what is the 'hygge' concept physically manifested through, specifically concerning traditional Danish fireplace hearths?
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A
Pejs
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B
Kakkelovn
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C
Kamin
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D
Spisestue
6
Which architectural element, typical of Moroccan riads and internal courtyards, features intricate geometric tile work known as?
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A
Zellige
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B
Azulejo
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C
Talavera
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D
Majolica
7
The 'Bauhaus' school of design, which revolutionized modern interior spatial planning, was founded in which German city in 1919?
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A
Berlin
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B
Munich
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C
Weimar
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D
Hamburg
8
Which Italian design movement of the 1980s, based in Milan, utilized neon colors and plastic laminates to challenge 'good taste' in interior decor?
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A
Futurism
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B
Memphis Group
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C
Arte Povera
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D
Rationalism
9
Traditional Ottoman interior design often features a 'diwan'; what is the primary function of this space?
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A
A private prayer room
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B
A formal seating area along three walls
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C
A food preparation kitchen
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D
A storage area for textiles
10
The 'Arts and Crafts' movement, which influenced global interior decor in the late 19th century, was primarily centered in which nation?
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A
United Kingdom
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B
Austria
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C
Belgium
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D
United States
11
What is the name of the traditional, often intricately carved, wooden lattice screen used in Indian architecture to provide privacy and airflow?
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A
Jali
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B
Chhatri
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C
Jharokha
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D
Torana
12
The 'De Stijl' movement, influential in modern minimalist interiors, originated in which country during the early 20th century?
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A
Switzerland
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B
Netherlands
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C
Norway
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D
Denmark
13
Which ancient civilization developed the first known 'hypocaust' system, a method of central heating built under the floor of interior rooms?
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A
Ancient Egypt
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B
Ancient Greece
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C
Ancient Rome
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D
Ancient China
14
The 'Mid-Century Modern' furniture movement was heavily influenced by the industrial design schools of which Northern European city?
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A
Stockholm
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B
Copenhagen
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C
Helsinki
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D
Oslo
15
In traditional Chinese interior design, the 'Feng Shui' arrangement of a space is governed by the flow of what elemental energy?
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A
Qi
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B
Prana
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C
Mana
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D
Pneuma
