Traditional Buildings Quiz

What is a traditional building?

• A building made with glass and steel

• A building built before 1919 using solid wall construction

• A building with modern architecture

• A building made entirely of plastic

What materials are usually used in traditional buildings?

• Plastic and metal

• Glass and steel

• Stone, slate, bricks, or timber

• Rubber and fabric

What is the importance of traditional buildings in Wales?

• They are new and modern.

• They have historical and cultural importance.

• They are used for shopping.

• They are made of glass.

What are the most valuable traditional buildings often called?

• Skyscrapers

• Listed buildings

• Shopping malls

• Schools

What has allowed buildings to have larger open-plan spaces and taller structures?

• New materials and technology

• Old construction methods

• Smaller windows

• Wooden structures

What is the name of the tower shown in the image?

• Meridian Tower

• Eiffel Tower

• Big Ben

• Leaning Tower of Pisa

What allows the Principality Stadium roof to open and close?

• A mix of steel and technology

• Wooden beams

• Manual labor

• Solar panels

What materials were used for building walls in North Wales before 1919?

• Stone or slate

• Brick

• Concrete

• Glass

Why were houses in the west of Wales built with very thick walls?

• To keep out wind-driven rain

• To make them look pretty

• To save money

• To make them taller

What type of wood was available for construction in the east of Wales?

• Oak

• Pine

• Cedar

• Bamboo