Tessellations Quiz

What is the repeating shape in a tessellation called?

• Tile

• Circle

• Triangle

• Pentagon

Which ancient civilization decorated their homes with tessellations over 2000 years ago?

• Egyptians

• Mayans

• Chinese

• Greeks

Who is known for creating detailed realistic prints with bizarre optical illusions, including tessellations?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

• M.C. Escher

• Vincent van Gogh

What type of tessellation tile construction involves sliding the cutout pieces to the opposite side of the tile?

• Translation

• Rotation

• Reflection

• Expansion

Which geometric shape can tessellate by itself?

• Pentagon

• Hexagon

• Circle

• Trapezoid

What is the name of the small square tiles used to create elaborate mosaics in ancient Greece and Rome?

• Reflection

• Tessellation

• Tessera

• Translation

Which type of tessellation tile construction involves rotating the cutout pieces around the corner of the tile?

• Translation

• Rotation

• Expansion

• Reflection

Which basic shape can be used to construct a tessellation tile, providing plenty of options?

• Circle

• Pentagon

• Square

• Rhombus