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Which of the following structures is NOT a temple?
Which of the following structures is NOT a temple?
Which civilization built the Pyramid of the Moon?
Which civilization built the Pyramid of the Moon?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Native American architecture?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Native American architecture?
What is the primary difference between the Talud and Tablero?
What is the primary difference between the Talud and Tablero?
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What is the purpose of the Duogong structural element?
What is the purpose of the Duogong structural element?
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The Forbidden City was built in the 12th Century.
The Forbidden City was built in the 12th Century.
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The Great Wall of China was built entirely during the Qin Dynasty.
The Great Wall of China was built entirely during the Qin Dynasty.
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The Pueblo people built Casa Bonito in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.
The Pueblo people built Casa Bonito in the Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.
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What is the primary purpose of a Totem Pole?
What is the primary purpose of a Totem Pole?
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The "Hall of Supreme Harmony" was part of the Forbidden City.
The "Hall of Supreme Harmony" was part of the Forbidden City.
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The Aztec civilization flourished before the Maya civilization.
The Aztec civilization flourished before the Maya civilization.
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The Foguang Temple, Main Hall, was constructed in the year 857 CE.
The Foguang Temple, Main Hall, was constructed in the year 857 CE.
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The Great Wall of China was built solely during the Ming Dynasty.
The Great Wall of China was built solely during the Ming Dynasty.
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The Inner Grand Shrine of Ise is a collection of Buddhist temples.
The Inner Grand Shrine of Ise is a collection of Buddhist temples.
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The Tipi was a type of dwelling used by Plains Indians before European contact.
The Tipi was a type of dwelling used by Plains Indians before European contact.
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Todaiji Temple South Gate was built in 1200 CE.
Todaiji Temple South Gate was built in 1200 CE.
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Serpent Mound was built by the Maya civilization.
Serpent Mound was built by the Maya civilization.
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Cahokia was a significant urban center in Illinois existing around 600 CE.
Cahokia was a significant urban center in Illinois existing around 600 CE.
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The Pyramids at Tikal were primarily constructed of adobe.
The Pyramids at Tikal were primarily constructed of adobe.
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The Hall of Supreme Harmony is located in the Forbidden City in Beijing.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is located in the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Machu Picchu was constructed during the Inca civilization around 1000 CE.
Machu Picchu was constructed during the Inca civilization around 1000 CE.
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Casa Grande served as a large, multi-room adobe structure built by the Hohokam People.
Casa Grande served as a large, multi-room adobe structure built by the Hohokam People.
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The Governor's Palace was built with a combination of adobe and grass.
The Governor's Palace was built with a combination of adobe and grass.
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The Pyramid of the Moon was built by the Aztec civilization in the 10th century CE.
The Pyramid of the Moon was built by the Aztec civilization in the 10th century CE.
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The Forbidden City was built between the years 1406 and 1420.
The Forbidden City was built between the years 1406 and 1420.
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Foguang Temple was constructed in the year 1066 CE.
Foguang Temple was constructed in the year 1066 CE.
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Egret's Castle is a large, white castle located in Nara, Japan.
Egret's Castle is a large, white castle located in Nara, Japan.
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A Tipi is a conical tent traditionally made by Plains Indians.
A Tipi is a conical tent traditionally made by Plains Indians.
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The Inner Grand Shrine of Ise is a collection of Shinto shrines, dating back to 690 CE.
The Inner Grand Shrine of Ise is a collection of Shinto shrines, dating back to 690 CE.
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The Serpent Mound was built by the Hopi people around 1000 CE.
The Serpent Mound was built by the Hopi people around 1000 CE.
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Casa Bonito is a large, multi-story pueblo constructed by the Anasazi People.
Casa Bonito is a large, multi-story pueblo constructed by the Anasazi People.
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Angkor Wat was built in the 15th century.
Angkor Wat was built in the 15th century.
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The Hall of Supreme Harmony is a structure located in the Forbidden City in Tokyo, Japan.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is a structure located in the Forbidden City in Tokyo, Japan.
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Machu Picchu was constructed during the time of the Inca civilization around 1420 CE.
Machu Picchu was constructed during the time of the Inca civilization around 1420 CE.
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The Pyramids at Tikal were built during the Late Classic Period of the Inca civilization.
The Pyramids at Tikal were built during the Late Classic Period of the Inca civilization.
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The structural frame of a Longhouse was typically rectangular and made of wooden poles.
The structural frame of a Longhouse was typically rectangular and made of wooden poles.
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Teotihuacan is known for its large earthen mounds and was influential in early urban development in North America.
Teotihuacan is known for its large earthen mounds and was influential in early urban development in North America.
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The Foguang Temple, Main Hall was built in 857 CE.
The Foguang Temple, Main Hall was built in 857 CE.
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Egret's Castle is a large, white castle located in Himeji, Japan.
Egret's Castle is a large, white castle located in Himeji, Japan.
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The Todaiji Temple South Gate was constructed in 1300 CE.
The Todaiji Temple South Gate was constructed in 1300 CE.
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The Inner Grand Shrine of Ise consists of a collection of Buddhist temples.
The Inner Grand Shrine of Ise consists of a collection of Buddhist temples.
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A Tipi is a type of dwelling traditionally made by Plains Indians.
A Tipi is a type of dwelling traditionally made by Plains Indians.
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The Serpent Mound was constructed by the Adena People around 1000 CE.
The Serpent Mound was constructed by the Adena People around 1000 CE.
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The Hall of Supreme Harmony is located in the Forbidden City in Tokyo, Japan.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is located in the Forbidden City in Tokyo, Japan.
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Machu Picchu was built by the Inca civilization between 1420 and 1532.
Machu Picchu was built by the Inca civilization between 1420 and 1532.
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Angkor Wat is a large Buddhist temple complex built in the 12th century.
Angkor Wat is a large Buddhist temple complex built in the 12th century.
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Cahokia was a significant urban center built by the Woodland People around 600 CE.
Cahokia was a significant urban center built by the Woodland People around 600 CE.
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The Pyramid of the Moon was primarily constructed by the Maya civilization in the 10th century CE.
The Pyramid of the Moon was primarily constructed by the Maya civilization in the 10th century CE.
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Casa Bonito is constructed of stone and adobe by the Hohokam People.
Casa Bonito is constructed of stone and adobe by the Hohokam People.
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The Gopuras are large ornate gateways located at the Raganatha Temple in Shrirangam, India, constructed around 1000 CE.
The Gopuras are large ornate gateways located at the Raganatha Temple in Shrirangam, India, constructed around 1000 CE.
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The Great Wall of China was constructed from the year 221 BCE to 1664 CE.
The Great Wall of China was constructed from the year 221 BCE to 1664 CE.
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The Foguang Temple, Main Hall, was built in the year 1066 CE.
The Foguang Temple, Main Hall, was built in the year 1066 CE.
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A Tipi is a conical tent made of animal skins used by Plains Indians.
A Tipi is a conical tent made of animal skins used by Plains Indians.
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The structural frame of a Wigwam is a round, dome-shaped structure made with wooden poles.
The structural frame of a Wigwam is a round, dome-shaped structure made with wooden poles.
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Cahokia was a significant urban center that existed around 1000 CE.
Cahokia was a significant urban center that existed around 1000 CE.
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Machu Picchu was constructed during the Inca civilization between 1420 and 1532.
Machu Picchu was constructed during the Inca civilization between 1420 and 1532.
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The Pyramid of the Moon was built by the Maya civilization in the 6th century CE.
The Pyramid of the Moon was built by the Maya civilization in the 6th century CE.
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The Lingaraja Temple is located in Bhubaneshwar, India, and was built in the 11th century.
The Lingaraja Temple is located in Bhubaneshwar, India, and was built in the 11th century.
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Angkor Wat is a large temple complex built in the 15th century.
Angkor Wat is a large temple complex built in the 15th century.
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The Governor's Palace was built with a combination of stone, mortar, and wood.
The Governor's Palace was built with a combination of stone, mortar, and wood.
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Casa Bonito is a multi-room adobe structure built by the Hohokam People.
Casa Bonito is a multi-room adobe structure built by the Hohokam People.
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Study Notes
Ancient Structures and Cultures
- Serpent Mound: Built by the Adena people around 1000 CE, located in Adams County, Ohio.
- Cahokia: Woodland people's settlement (600 CE) in present-day Illinois.
- Casa Grande: Hohokam people's structure (1350 CE) near Phoenix, Arizona.
- Governor's Palace: Maya structure (6th century CE, Late Classic Period) in Uxmal, Mexico.
- Casa Bonito: Anasazi people's structure (900-1300 CE) in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico.
- Tenochtitlan: Aztec capital (c. 1300 CE) in the Aztec Civilization.
- Pyramid of the Moon: Teotihuacan people's pyramid (100 CE) in Teotihuacan, Mexico.
- Machu Picchu: Inca structure (c. 1420-1532) in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
- Pyramids at Tikal: Maya structure (6th century CE, Late Classic Period) in Guatemala.
- Lingaraja Temple: Structure in India (1050 CE), Bhubaneshwar.
- Longhouse: Iroquois structure (pre-contact to 19th century) in Upstate New York.
- Wigwam: Structure used by Algonquian people and other tribes of the Southeast (pre-contact to 19th century).
Additional Information
- Duogong: A unique structural element in interlocking wooden brackets that allows buildings to absorb movement from settling or earthquakes.
- Mounds: Four types built during the Mississippian Period: linear (non-defensive), circular (defensive).
- Totem Poles: Used by Northwest Indian tribes, to display history, rights, culture, in memorials.
- Pagodas: Multi-storied (odd numbers of stories) Buddhist temple complexes sometimes with a hall for venerating the Buddha and separate pagoda erected over relics. Form probably inspired by parasol-like finials of northern Indian stupas.
- Great Wall of China: (221 BCE to 1664 CE) Rough edge of the Mongolian Steppe.
- Angkor Wat: Cambodia (c. 1120 CE).
- Todaiji Temple South Gate: Nara, Japan (1200 CE).
- Foguang Temple, Main Hall: Shaanxi, China (857 CE)
- Inner Grand Shrine of Ise: Ise, Japan (690 CE)
- Japanese Tea House: Katsura Imperial Palace (1616), Kyoto, Japan.
- Egret's Castle: Himeji, Japan (1609).
- Hall of Supreme Harmony: Forbidden City, Beijing (15th century).
- Gopuras (gateway): Raganatha Temple, (1000 CE), Shrirangam, India.
Examination Focus
- Pre-contact vs. Pre-Columbian: The term "Pre-Contact" is preferred to acknowledge the long-established history and cultures of the Americas.
- Native American Architecture: Highlights the complex social, political, economic, aesthetic, and religious institutions that existed in the Americas before contact with European explorers.
- Significance of Effigy Mounds: Understanding their purpose, structure, types (linear/defensive) and the Mississippian period in which they were created.
- Social Structure of Iroquois Longhouses: Detailed information regarding how social systems were connected to Iroquois Longhouses (building construction, cultural/religious aspects).
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Test your knowledge on ancient structures and the cultures that built them across the Americas and beyond. This quiz covers significant sites like the Serpent Mound, Cahokia, and Machu Picchu, exploring their historical and cultural significance. Challenge yourself and discover more about these remarkable civilizations!
