WorksheetsAncient Architecture
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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”.
Tumulus
Menhir
Cromlech
Dolmen
Large, flat stones that are supported by two or more upright stones.
Tumulus
Menhir
Cromlech
Dolmen
Burial mounds during the pre – historic area are referred to as:
Tumulus
Menhir
Cromlech
Dolmen
The earliest form of dwelling developed by humans.
Stonehenge
Tipi
Hut
Rock Cave
The largest and most well-preserved Neolithic village is:
Jericho
Khirokitia
Catal Huyuk
Persopolis
The Stonehenge is an example of:
Menhir
Cromlech
Dolmen
Rock Cave
Which among the following does NOT describe the architecture of Ancient Mesopotamia?
Use of mud bricks
Tripartite Design
Courtyards
Reed Roofs
Pyramids
What is the characteristic feature of an Egyptian exterior wall?
Braced
Straight
Tapered
Bent
What was referred to as “holy mountain”?
Mastaba
Pyramid
Ziggurat
Himalayas
An ancient Egptian temple for the worship of a deceased person, usually a deified king.
Mastaba
Mortuary Temple
Cult Temple
Ziggurat
An ancient Egptian temple for the worship of a deity.
Mastaba
Mortuary Temple
Cult Temple
Ziggurat
A falcon – headed sphinx is:
Sphinx
Androsphinx
Hieracosphinx
Criosphinx
A ram – headed sphinx is:
Sphinx
Androsphinx
Hieracosphinx
Criosphinx
The ceremonial area of buildings and structures surrounding an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
Pyramid Complex
Mortuary Temple
Valley Temple
Pyramid Temple
A covered ceremonial route or corridor leading from a valley temple to a mortuary temple at the food of the pyramid.
Pyramid Complex
Mortuary Temple
Valley Temple
Pyramid Causeway
A temple pavilion in Ancient Egypt used for preparing the Pharaoh for his final journey.
Pyramid Complex
Mortuary Temple
Valley Temple
Pyramid Causeway
The civilization considered to be the precursor to Classical civilization.
Greek
Mycenaean
Egyptian
Persian
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.
Temple of Isis
Dendera Temple Complex
The Great Temple of Ammon Re
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel
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.
Pyramid Complex
Mortuary Temple
Valley Temple
Pyramid Causeway
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.
Temple of Isis
Dendera Temple Complex
The Great Temple of Ammon Re
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel
