Ancient Architecture Quiz

What were the main building materials used in ancient Egypt?

• Wood and stone

• Clay and chopped stone

• Bricks and marble

• Sand and mud

What are the three major characteristics of Egyptian architecture?

• Monumentality, complexity, and diversity

• Flexibility, transparency, and lightness

• Monumentality, solidarity, and simplicity

• Ornamentation, asymmetry, and fragility

What type of window was often used in Egyptian temples?

• Skylights

• Clerestories

• Bay windows

• Stained glass windows

Which plant types were dominant in ancient Egypt?

• Cactus, rose, and oak

• Palm trees, bamboo, and tulips

• Papyrus, lotus, and palm trees

• Ferns, daisies, and willows

What are the three main types of Egyptian tombs?

• Houses, castles, and palaces

• Mastabas, pyramids, and temples

• Caves, catacombs, and crypts

• Towers, fortresses, and citadels

Which city was a major cultural and educational center in ancient Greece?

• Rome

• Athens

• Cairo

• Alexandria

What were the Greek temples typically built in?

• Gothic style

• Renaissance style

• Doric, Ionic, or Corinthian order

• Baroque style

What is the base of a Greek temple called?

• Crepidoma

• Pronaos

• Opisthodomos

• Cella

What material were the earliest Greek temples made of?

• Stone

• Wood

• Brick

• Marble

Which is one of the most famous Greek temples?

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

• The Taj Mahal

• The Great Wall of China