Ancient to Renaissance Construction Quiz

Which of the following was an innovation of Roman construction?

• Post-and-lintel system

• Reinforced concrete

• The arch

• Flying buttresses

What was the primary purpose of medieval castles?

• Housing large populations

• Military defense

• Religious ceremonies

• Scientific research

Which ancient civilization is credited with the first known use of concrete?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Romans

• Chinese

Stonehenge is an example of which architectural system?

• Corbeling

• Arch-and-vault

• Post-and-lintel

• Truss system

What key innovation in Gothic cathedrals allowed for taller, more open structures?

• Domes

• Flying buttresses

• Wooden framing

• Brick vaulting

Which material became widely used during the Industrial Revolution to construct bridges and buildings?

• Wood

• Iron

• Brick

• Bronze

Which of these structures is known for its massive stone blocks and precise alignment with the stars?

• Colosseum

• Parthenon

• Pyramids of Giza

• Pantheon

What Renaissance architectural advancement helped revive classical designs from ancient Rome and Greece?

• The invention of steel

• The use of stained glass

• The rediscovery of concrete

• The development of domes and symmetry

True or False: Roman aqueducts were primarily built using wooden supports.

• True

• False

True or False: The medieval period saw little innovation in construction due to limited technology.

• True

• False