Ancient Structures and Civilizations
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The Great Wall was constructed over a period spanning from 221 BCE to 1664 CE.

True

Foguang Temple was built in 1056 CE.

False

The Inner Grand Shrine of Ise is a collection of Shinto shrines located in Japan and was established in 690 CE.

True

The Tipi was traditionally used by Plains Indians from the early 20th century until present day.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Egret's Castle is a large, white castle located in Himeji, Japan, constructed in 1609.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Serpent Mound was built by the Iroquois People around 1000 CE.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cahokia was a large urban center established by the Woodland People in 600 CE.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Casa Grande is a multi-room adobe structure built by the Hohokam People.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Machu Picchu was constructed by the Aztec Civilization in the 15th century.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Pyramid of the Moon was built by the Maya Civilization in the 100 CE.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Hall of Supreme Harmony is located in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tenochtitlan was an island city-state built by the Inca Civilization.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Angkor Wat is a large temple complex that was built around 1120 CE.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical structures with their descriptions:

<p>Great Wall = Thousands of miles of defensive wall constructed with stones and earth. Foguang Temple, Main Hall = A wooden buddhist temple hall with a tall, multi-tiered roof. Todaiji Temple South Gate = A large, wooden temple with a large, red gate. Japanese Tea House, Katsura Imperial Palace = A traditional Japanese Tea House within a palace complex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following architectural features with their locations and dates:

<p>Inner Grand Shrine of Ise = Ise, Japan - Established in 690 CE. Pagado, Fogong Temple = Yingxian, China - Constructed in 1056. Tipi = Plains Indians - Used from Pre-Contact through the early 20th century. Egret's Castle = Himeji, Japan - Built in 1609.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding cultures or time periods:

<p>Plank house = Native American tribes of the Northwest - Pre-contact through 19th century. Japanese Tea House = Traditionally used in Japan - Introduced in 1616. Tipi = Used by Plains Indians - Early 20th century. Great Wall = Constructed during 221 BCE to 1664 CE.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following temples with their characteristics:

<p>Foguang Temple, Main Hall = Wooden construction with multi-tiered roof. Todaiji Temple South Gate = Featuring a large, red gate. Pagado, Fogong Temple = A tall wooden structure with an octagonal base. Inner Grand Shrine of Ise = Collection of Shinto shrines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match these significant landmarks with their construction periods:

<p>Great Wall = 221 BCE to 1664 CE Foguang Temple, Main Hall = 857 CE Todaiji Temple South Gate = 1200 CE Egret's Castle = 1609 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ancient architectural sites with their respective cultures:

<p>Serpent Mound = Adena People Cahokia = Woodland People Machu Picchu = Inca Civilization Tenochtitlan = Aztec Civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures with their descriptions:

<p>Structural frame of a Longhouse = A long, rectangular structure with a frame made of wooden poles Pyramids at Tikal = Multiple pyramids, each with a temple on top Lingaraja Temple = A complex temple complex with multiple towers Governors Palace = A large, multi-room palace, built with stone, mortar, and wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following architectural features with their names:

<p>Gopuras = Large, ornate gateways to the temple complex Hall of Supreme Harmony = A grand, wooden hall in the Forbidden City Casa Grande = A large, multi-room adobe structure Pyramid of the Moon = A large, step-pyramid, with a platform on top</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following locations with their historical significance:

<p>Cahokia, Illinois = Once home to a large urban center Chaco Canyon, NM = Home to multistory pueblos Beijing, China = Site of the Forbidden City Teotihuacan, Mexico = Known for its large step pyramids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cultures with their notable architectural achievements:

<p>Hohokam People = Casa Grande Anasazi People = Casa Bonito Maya Civilization = Governor's Palace Cambodia = Angkor Wat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following civilizations with their established architecture dates:

<p>Aztec Civilization = c. 1300 CE Maya Civilization = 6th Century CE, Late Classic Period Inca Civilization = c. 1420-1532 Bhagavad Gita = 1050 CE</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following site descriptions with their corresponding civilizations:

<p>Multiple pyramids, each with a temple on top = Maya Civilization A large, multi-story pueblo, constructed of stone = Anasazi People Step pyramid with a platform on top = Teotihuacan People Dome-shaped structure made with wooden poles = Algonquian People</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following architectural sites with their geographical locations:

<p>Machu Picchu = Andes Mountains of Peru Serpent Mound = Adams County, Ohio Lingaraja Temple = Bhubaneshwar, India Angkor Wat = Cambodia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ancient Structures and Civilizations

  • Serpent Mound: Built by Adena People around 1000 CE, located in Adams County, Ohio.
  • Cahokia: Woodland People settlement, 600 CE in Cahokia, Illinois.
  • Longhouse: Structural frame used by Iroquois People from pre-contact to the 19th century, in Upstate New York.
  • Wigwam: Structural frame used by Algonquian and other Southeastern tribes, from pre-contact to the 19th century.
  • Casa Grande: Hohokam People structure, 1350 CE near Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Casa Bonito: Anasazi People structure (900-1300 CE) in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.
  • Pyramid of the Moon: Teotihuacan People structure, 100 CE in Teotihuacan, Mexico.
  • Pyramids at Tikal: Maya Civilization's structures, 6th century CE (Late Classic Period), in Guatemala.
  • Governor's Palace: Maya Civilization structure, 6th century CE (Late Classic Period), in Uxmal, Mexico.
  • Tenochtitlan: Aztec Capital city (c. 1300 CE).
  • Machu Picchu: Inca Civilization site (c. 1420-1532), Andes Mountains, Peru.
  • Lingaraja Temple: Located in Bhubaneshwar, India (1050 CE).
  • Angkor Wat: Khmer civilization temple in Cambodia (c. 1120 CE)
  • Great Wall of China: Started in 221 BCE, and extended to 1664 CE
  • Todaiji Temple South Gate: Nara, Japan (1200 CE).
  • Inner Grand Shrine of Ise: Ise, Japan (690 CE).
  • Foguang Temple, Main Hall: Shaanxi, China (857 CE).
  • Egret's Castle: Himeji, Japan (1609).
  • Hall of Supreme Harmony: Forbidden City, Beijing, China (15th century).
  • Gopuras (gateway): Raganatha Temple, Shrirangam, India (1000 CE)
  • Duogong: A unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets in buildings.
  • Mounds: Four types built during Mississippian Period: Linear, circular, defensive, village-type.
  • Talud: Slopped (battered) angle of a wall.
  • Tablero: Frieze of random stones or sculptures in a wall.
  • Totem Poles: Northwest Indian tribes used them for history, territorial claims, culture, and memorials.
  • Pagoda: Multi-storied Buddhist temple complex, often with an odd number of stories. Inspired by Indian stupas.

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Explore the fascinating world of ancient structures and the civilizations that built them. This quiz covers significant architectural sites from various Indigenous American groups and Mesoamerican cultures. Test your knowledge on known structures like Serpent Mound, Cahokia, and Machu Picchu.

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