History of Construction Quiz

What is the Neolithic period also known as?

• Iron Age

• Old Stone Age

• New Stone Age

• Bronze Age

Which of the following materials was NOT used in Neolithic construction?

• Bone

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• Stone

• Concrete

What is the term for the simplest shelters that leave no traces?

• Huts

• Tents

• Caves

• Pit-houses

Which Neolithic structure is regarded as displaying methods of timber construction translated into stone?

• Stonehenge

• Jericho

• Skara Brae

• Crannog

What new tool was developed in the Copper Age?

• Hand axe

• Adze

• Saw

• Chisel

Which civilization is known for building ziggurats?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

What was the chief building material in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Stone

• Wood

• Concrete

• Mud-brick

Which of the following is NOT an invention credited to the ancient Egyptians?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Ramp

• Wheel

Who is credited with being the first recorded architect and engineer?

• Tutankhamun

• Hammurabi

• Imhotep

• Ramses

What method did the Egyptians use to transport massive stones?

• Boats

• Rollers, ropes, and sledges

• Cranes

• Wheels and pulleys