CEA History of Architecture 1.1

What is the primary focus of civil engineering?

• Designing software systems

• Designing and constructing public works

• Studying human behavior

• Developing medical equipment

Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a civil engineer?

• Designing bridges

• Constructing dams

• Creating public parks

• Developing new medicines

What does the field of architecture primarily involve?

• Designing and constructing public works

• Art and science of designing buildings for human habitation

• Developing software applications

• Studying the environment

On what basis were building materials chosen in ancient times?

• Cost and availability

• Availability and climate

• Durability and cost

• Climate and aesthetics

What remains of the famous city-state of Babylon today?

• Stone temples

• Wooden houses

• Mud-brick dwellings

• Metal structures

What type of stone is Greece almost entirely composed of?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Basalt

What other material, besides limestone, was commonly used in Greek structures?

• Granite

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Basalt

From what material was the city of Machu Picchu constructed?

• Wood from nearby forests

• Stone cut from the surrounding mountains

• Bricks made from local clay

• Metal imported from other regions

What material was readily available in China for traditional architecture?

• Stone

• Metal

• Wood

• Brick

How much did traditional Chinese wooden architecture change over thousands of years?

• It changed significantly

• It changed moderately

• It changed little

• It did not change at all