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Which period does the text refer to as 'Ancient Architecture'?
Which period does the text refer to as 'Ancient Architecture'?
- 3,000 BC–AD 1000
- 15,000 BC–AD 400s (correct)
- 10,000 BC–AD 1000
- 5,000 BC–AD 500
Which structure is listed under 'Ancient Near Eastern Architecture'?
Which structure is listed under 'Ancient Near Eastern Architecture'?
- Newgrange, tombs, Ireland
- Jericho, walls of the city (correct)
- Mammoth-bone house, Mezhirich, Ukraine
- Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England
At approximately what time was Skara Brae, village, Orkney Islands, Scotland built?
At approximately what time was Skara Brae, village, Orkney Islands, Scotland built?
- 3000–2500 BC (correct)
- 2100 BC
- 2000s BC
- 3100–1500 BC
Which region does the text mention in relation to 'Ancient Near Eastern Architecture'?
Which region does the text mention in relation to 'Ancient Near Eastern Architecture'?
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'Structures and Materials' in the text specifically highlights the use of:
'Structures and Materials' in the text specifically highlights the use of:
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Ancient Architecture
- Refers to the period that encompasses various architectural styles developed in ancient civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Ancient Near Eastern Architecture
- The Ziggurat of Ur is prominently listed as a key structure, serving religious and administrative purposes.
Skara Brae
- Built around 3100 BC, this Neolithic village in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, offers insights into early human settlement and architecture.
Region associated with Ancient Near Eastern Architecture
- The region of Mesopotamia is highlighted, which is known as the cradle of civilization and a center for early architectural innovation.
Structures and Materials
- Emphasizes the use of mudbrick and stone, which were commonly employed in ancient structures, demonstrating the ingenuity of early builders in utilizing available resources.
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