Ziggurat Structure

What is the structure shown in the image?

• Pyramid

• Ziggurat

• Temple

• Castle

What material was used for the interior foundation of the structure?

• Stone

• Wood

• Mud brick

• Metal

What was used to cover the baked bricks for protection?

• Paint

• Bitumen

• Cement

• Plaster

Approximately how much does each brick weigh?

• 20 pounds

• 25 pounds

• 33 pounds

• 40 pounds

What was the primary purpose of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Residential buildings

• Religious and community structures

• Marketplaces

• Defensive fortifications

Approximately how many ziggurats were built in major cities throughout Mesopotamia?

• 10

• 25

• 50

• 100

Which famous structure is associated with the ziggurat of the great temple of Marduk in Babylon?

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Tower of Babel

• The Great Pyramid

What is a notable architectural feature of ziggurats?

• They have internal chambers

• They do not have internal chambers

• They are made of glass

• They are circular in shape

What was the purpose of the small holes left in the ziggurat?

• To allow water to evaporate from the core

• To let light into the structure

• To provide ventilation for people inside

• To serve as windows for viewing

What is a cella in a temple?

• A windowless temple room

• A large garden

• A marketplace

• A library