Skyscrapers: Giants of the Modern City Quiz

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Skyscrapers: Giants of the Modern City: a General level Architecture quiz. Test your knowledge with 12 questions!
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Question 1
What is the primary structural material used in modern skyscrapers?
A Steel
B Stone
C Wood
D Brick
Question 2
Which famous NYC skyscraper was the world's tallest for 40 years?
A Flatiron Building
B Empire State Building
C One World Trade Center
D Chrysler Building
Question 3
What device do skyscrapers use to reduce swaying in high winds?
A Gyroscopic Stabilizer
B Wind Turbine
C Hydraulic Pump
D Tuned Mass Damper
Question 4
Which architectural feature covers the exterior of most skyscrapers?
A Thick masonry
B Flying buttress
C Curtain wall
D Load-bearing walls
Question 5
What invention made the development of skyscrapers possible?
A The safety elevator
B The escalator
C The revolving door
D The electric light

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