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Ancient Architecture

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Stones that were slightly shaped and placed standing upright into the ground. The term used for this was derived from celtic words for “stone” and “long”.

a)

Tumulus

b)

Menhir

c)

Cromlech

d)

Dolmen

2.

Large, flat stones that are supported by two or more upright stones.

a)

Tumulus

b)

Menhir

c)

Cromlech

d)

Dolmen

3.

Burial mounds during the pre – historic area are referred to as:

a)

Tumulus

b)

Menhir

c)

Cromlech

d)

Dolmen

4.

The earliest form of dwelling developed by humans.

a)

Stonehenge

b)

Tipi

c)

Hut

d)

Rock Cave

5.

The largest and most well-preserved Neolithic village is:

a)

Jericho

b)

Khirokitia

c)

Catal Huyuk

d)

Persopolis

6.

The Stonehenge is an example of:

a)

Menhir

b)

Cromlech

c)

Dolmen

d)

Rock Cave

7.

Which among the following does NOT describe the architecture of Ancient Mesopotamia?

a)

Use of mud bricks

b)

Tripartite Design

c)

Courtyards

d)

Reed Roofs

e)

Pyramids

8.

What is the characteristic feature of an Egyptian exterior wall?

a)

Braced

b)

Straight

c)

Tapered

d)

Bent

9.

What was referred to as “holy mountain”?

a)

Mastaba

b)

Pyramid

c)

Ziggurat

d)

Himalayas

10.

An ancient Egptian temple for the worship of a deceased person, usually a deified king.

a)

Mastaba

b)

Mortuary Temple

c)

Cult Temple

d)

Ziggurat

11.

An ancient Egptian temple for the worship of a deity.

a)

Mastaba

b)

Mortuary Temple

c)

Cult Temple

d)

Ziggurat

12.

A falcon – headed sphinx is:

a)

Sphinx

b)

Androsphinx

c)

Hieracosphinx

d)

Criosphinx

13.

A ram – headed sphinx is:

a)

Sphinx

b)

Androsphinx

c)

Hieracosphinx

d)

Criosphinx

14.

The ceremonial area of buildings and structures surrounding an ancient Egyptian pyramid.

a)

Pyramid Complex

b)

Mortuary Temple

c)

Valley Temple

d)

Pyramid Temple

15.

A covered ceremonial route or corridor leading from a valley temple to a mortuary temple at the food of the pyramid.

a)

Pyramid Complex

b)

Mortuary Temple

c)

Valley Temple

d)

Pyramid Causeway

16.

A temple pavilion in Ancient Egypt used for preparing the Pharaoh for his final journey.

a)

Pyramid Complex

b)

Mortuary Temple

c)

Valley Temple

d)

Pyramid Causeway

17.

The civilization considered to be the precursor to Classical civilization.

a)

Greek

b)

Mycenaean

c)

Egyptian

d)

Persian

18.

Considered as the grandest of all Egpytian temples and was not built upon one complete plan. It owes its size, disposition and magnificence to the work of many kings.

a)

Temple of Isis

b)

Dendera Temple Complex

c)

The Great Temple of Ammon Re

d)

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel

19.

What kind of Temple is Queen Hatshepsut’s temple? Consider that it is located at the Valley of the Kings --- the main burial place for the Egyptian royalty.

a)

Pyramid Complex

b)

Mortuary Temple

c)

Valley Temple

d)

Pyramid Causeway

20.

Temple characterized by a façade carved directly into a sandstone cliff and dominated by four colossal seated figures, each about 22 meters tall --- all the figures are portrayals of Ramesses.

a)

Temple of Isis

b)

Dendera Temple Complex

c)

The Great Temple of Ammon Re

d)

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel