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What is a characteristic of the stone walls constructed?
What is a characteristic of the stone walls constructed?
Which material was used to secure stones in the wall construction?
Which material was used to secure stones in the wall construction?
What type of stone wall is NOT mentioned as being used?
What type of stone wall is NOT mentioned as being used?
Which term describes the type of walls that were built without mortar?
Which term describes the type of walls that were built without mortar?
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What was used to enhance the connection between stones in the construction?
What was used to enhance the connection between stones in the construction?
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What were the primary building types in Aegean architecture?
What were the primary building types in Aegean architecture?
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Which material was NOT used for walls in Aegean architecture?
Which material was NOT used for walls in Aegean architecture?
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What technique involved using heavy blocks to create triangular openings?
What technique involved using heavy blocks to create triangular openings?
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What is the function of the stucco coating on walls in Aegean architecture?
What is the function of the stucco coating on walls in Aegean architecture?
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During which period was the polygonal walling technique invented?
During which period was the polygonal walling technique invented?
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What geographic feature primarily influenced the formation of distinct groups in ancient Greece?
What geographic feature primarily influenced the formation of distinct groups in ancient Greece?
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Which culture is credited as the first great sea power of the Mediterranean?
Which culture is credited as the first great sea power of the Mediterranean?
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Which region did the trade routes established by the Aegean culture NOT encompass?
Which region did the trade routes established by the Aegean culture NOT encompass?
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What was one consequence of Greece's reliance on the sea for travel and trade?
What was one consequence of Greece's reliance on the sea for travel and trade?
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What type of communication was particularly challenging due to the geography of Greece?
What type of communication was particularly challenging due to the geography of Greece?
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What was the primary foundation of Greek society during the 8th century B.C.?
What was the primary foundation of Greek society during the 8th century B.C.?
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What key event occurred in the 5th century that significantly influenced democratic development in Athens?
What key event occurred in the 5th century that significantly influenced democratic development in Athens?
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Which individual is recognized for symbolizing the peak of democratic development in Athens during the 5th century?
Which individual is recognized for symbolizing the peak of democratic development in Athens during the 5th century?
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What type of practices did early Greeks engage in as part of their religious ceremonies?
What type of practices did early Greeks engage in as part of their religious ceremonies?
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What was one consequence of Alexander the Great's conquests?
What was one consequence of Alexander the Great's conquests?
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What is the primary purpose of the echinus in architectural design?
What is the primary purpose of the echinus in architectural design?
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Which of the following best describes a capital in architectural terms?
Which of the following best describes a capital in architectural terms?
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Which method was specifically mentioned for constructing vaults or pointed domes?
Which method was specifically mentioned for constructing vaults or pointed domes?
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What type of view do the diagrams include to illustrate the structure?
What type of view do the diagrams include to illustrate the structure?
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Which additional elements might be present above and below the echinus in a capital design?
Which additional elements might be present above and below the echinus in a capital design?
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What was a common refinement in Greek architecture to correct optical illusions?
What was a common refinement in Greek architecture to correct optical illusions?
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Why do long horizontal lines appear to sag in architecture?
Why do long horizontal lines appear to sag in architecture?
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What is one specific element in Greek architecture that was affected by optical illusions?
What is one specific element in Greek architecture that was affected by optical illusions?
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Which visual effect is described in the document as caused by straight lines?
Which visual effect is described in the document as caused by straight lines?
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What technique was NOT used in Greek architecture to address perceptions of line sagging?
What technique was NOT used in Greek architecture to address perceptions of line sagging?
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What material were Greek columns and their entablatures originally made from?
What material were Greek columns and their entablatures originally made from?
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What is a dado in architectural terms?
What is a dado in architectural terms?
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Which Greek deity is known as the equivalent of Jupiter in Roman mythology?
Which Greek deity is known as the equivalent of Jupiter in Roman mythology?
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Around what year did the transition from timber to stone in Greek architecture occur?
Around what year did the transition from timber to stone in Greek architecture occur?
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What architectural feature is most commonly found in buildings from the northern regions of the Aegean?
What architectural feature is most commonly found in buildings from the northern regions of the Aegean?
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Which deity corresponds to the Roman goddess Venus?
Which deity corresponds to the Roman goddess Venus?
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What architectural feature was sometimes omitted in Greek architecture?
What architectural feature was sometimes omitted in Greek architecture?
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What is the purpose of lacunaria/coffered ceilings in Greek architecture?
What is the purpose of lacunaria/coffered ceilings in Greek architecture?
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What common element is found in the architecture of Eastern Aegean buildings?
What common element is found in the architecture of Eastern Aegean buildings?
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Which of the following deities does not have a Roman counterpart listed?
Which of the following deities does not have a Roman counterpart listed?
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What contributed to the development of a love for precise forms in Greek architecture?
What contributed to the development of a love for precise forms in Greek architecture?
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What was a primary influence on the Aegean civilizations' growth from 3000-1800 BCE?
What was a primary influence on the Aegean civilizations' growth from 3000-1800 BCE?
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What type of houses were introduced around 2000 BCE due to migrations to the Aegean region?
What type of houses were introduced around 2000 BCE due to migrations to the Aegean region?
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How did the role of women in Aegean society differ from those in Egypt and Mesopotamia?
How did the role of women in Aegean society differ from those in Egypt and Mesopotamia?
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What characterized the culture during the Mycenaean period from 1400 to 1100 BCE?
What characterized the culture during the Mycenaean period from 1400 to 1100 BCE?
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What significant event occurred around 1200 BCE that contributed to the end of the Bronze Age civilization in Greece?
What significant event occurred around 1200 BCE that contributed to the end of the Bronze Age civilization in Greece?
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What architectural feature is linked to the Greek love of conversation and climatic factors?
What architectural feature is linked to the Greek love of conversation and climatic factors?
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What did the destruction of the palace towns around 1450-1400 BCE indicate about Aegean civilization?
What did the destruction of the palace towns around 1450-1400 BCE indicate about Aegean civilization?
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What was a prominent characteristic of the early temples during the Hellenic period?
What was a prominent characteristic of the early temples during the Hellenic period?
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What is the approximate diameter of the Treasury of Atreus tomb?
What is the approximate diameter of the Treasury of Atreus tomb?
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What feature is commonly found at the Lion Gate in Mycenae?
What feature is commonly found at the Lion Gate in Mycenae?
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What is the approximate height of the Treasury of Atreus tomb's interior?
What is the approximate height of the Treasury of Atreus tomb's interior?
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Which architectural element is NOT typically associated with the Hellenic period temples?
Which architectural element is NOT typically associated with the Hellenic period temples?
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What structural system defined the design of temples in the Hellenic period?
What structural system defined the design of temples in the Hellenic period?
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What is the thickness of the walls surrounding the citadel of Tiryns?
What is the thickness of the walls surrounding the citadel of Tiryns?
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What is the distinctive feature of the tholos type tomb compared to a chamber tomb?
What is the distinctive feature of the tholos type tomb compared to a chamber tomb?
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Study Notes
Greek Architecture (3000-30 B.C.)
- Greek civilization developed from the island of Crete, flourishing a thousand years before reaching its peak
- Aegean culture extended to Greece and its islands, and was founded on trade around the Mediterranean Seaboard
- Trade routes included Egypt, Libya, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Syria
- The mountainous terrain of mainland Greece separated the inhabitants into groups, which resulted in rivalry between clans and communities, whether in peace or war.
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Test your knowledge on the characteristics and construction techniques of Aegean architecture. This quiz covers various aspects including materials, styles, and historical significance. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about this unique architectural tradition!
