Day 9

1. Firmitas, Utilitas, Venestas, The maxim that led to inscribing our form in the fundamental geometric patterns of the cosmic order. The first architect also lent his name to Selene's mole. Who is he? 2. Identify the picture at above. What, when, where? The place where this fountain is located is modelled on a popular motif. What is it? 3. The nest in which the owner is the elevated centre of his own universe is often referred to as the ____________ style. Often described as a centralized block raised on an elevated podium, accessed by grand steps and flanked by lower service wings. 4. "But why this term "America" has become representative as the name of these United States at home and abroad is past recall. Samuel Butler fitted us with a good name. He called us Usonians, and our Nation of combined States, Usonia." Ayn Rand Japanes inspiration Tie the three clues above together. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? ;) 5. Name the first buildings to be built intentionally inclined in the world? 6. Stairway to the heavens built by one rumoured to be the Joseph of the Old Testament. What is it? 7. This one's for Dubey. The University of Glasgow has a house built based on a design by this artist of the Vienna Secession. Who was he? 8. These royals were known for buiding unique dravidian temples designed on the rock cut architectural paradigm. They ruled from Manyakheta, Gulbharga Dt. Who were they and name their most enduring monument? 9. My home is where the kettle boils, True test to an able swordsman Sheild against a foe Humble I lay myself to service, like many others before me. Tiny paces, racing chidren, old woman and cane, dragging slowly, I've known them all. Who am I? 10. The term used to describe a new concept of design popularized by one of America's most beloved "Uncles", is a portmanteau word that underlies the magic of the World's most popular dream factory. It recognizes the synthesis of multiple crafts and expertise that go into the making of a dream. The theme on this one seems apparent. But I'm sneaky and I hate people running away with a quickie, so I would suggest looking deeper for a shakier theme which neverthless might help you tie all 10 quizzes together. :)