Ancient Architecture Quiz

What is the distinguishing feature of Greek Doric architecture?

• Simple, sturdy columns with no base and a capital consisting of a round cushion called an echinus and a square slab called an abacus

• Elaborate, delicate columns with intricate carvings

• Tall, thin columns with a fluted design

• Columns with a base and a capital consisting of a triangular cushion and a circular slab

Which famous building is an example of Greek Ionic architecture?

• Taj Mahal

• Sydney Opera House

• Erechtheion

• Leaning Tower of Pisa

What is the primary purpose of Egyptian temple design?

• To serve as a military fortress

• To serve as a marketplace for trading goods

• To provide housing for the pharaoh and his family

• To serve as a place of worship and to honor the gods

What is the defining characteristic of Greek Corinthian architecture?

• Byzantine domes

• Doric columns

• Leaves decoration

• Roman arches

What was the typical architecture of Egyptian tombs?

• Huts, skyscrapers, and caves

• Igloos, castles, and tents

• Mastabas, pyramids, and rock-cut tombs

• Towers, bungalows, and palaces

What material was commonly used in Greek Doric architecture?

• Steel

• Wood

• Limestone or marble

• Concrete

What was the significance of the obelisks in Egyptian temple design?

• They were used as a form of ancient Egyptian graffiti

• They Had no Purpose

• They symbolized the sun god Ra and were used to honor the pharaohs and the gods.

What was the purpose of the intricate carvings in Egyptian tomb architecture?

• Providing a source of light within the tomb

• Providing guidance and protection for the deceased in the afterlife

• Serving as a form of entertainment for the living

• Displaying the wealth and status of the deceased