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Evolution of Human Architecture Quiz
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Which material was commonly used in Egyptian architecture due to the country's geography and climate?

  • Iron
  • Marble
  • Aluminum
  • Stone (correct)
  • What were the common construction materials used in Near Eastern architecture?

  • Marble, aluminum, and glass
  • Bamboo, straw, and iron
  • Concrete, steel, and plastic
  • Clay, timber, and mud bricks (correct)
  • In pre-historic times, how were the dead typically treated based on burial rituals and monuments?

  • With respect (correct)
  • Thrown into rivers
  • Left exposed to the elements
  • Burned in bonfires
  • Which civilizations were part of the historical timeline of architecture in the Near East?

    <p>Mesopotamian, Assyrian, Persian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common feature of primitive dwellings evolving into more complex civilizations?

    <p>Division of rooms for various purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural style was observed in regions like the Near East and Egypt?

    <p>Megalithic structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of materials were commonly used in Greek architectural examples from various eras?

    <p>Wooden frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material was commonly used in Roman architecture?

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

    Which architectural style was observed in regions like the Byzantine Empire?

    <p>Byzantine style with domes and mosaics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of religion in the Near East involving city-states?

    <p>Worshipping their own gods for protection and peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which historical period did Greek architecture see the development of city-states like Sparta and Athens?

    <p>Hellenic Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the three main types of Greek architectural orders?

    <p>Doric, Ionic, Corinthian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following civilizations influenced the Greek Mycenaean civilization significantly?

    <p>Cretan civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What materials were commonly used in Greek architecture for columnar and trabeated construction systems?

    <p>Stone and timber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural feature did the Romans adopt from the Greeks and further developed into arch and vault systems?

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

    Which Roman Emperor oversaw the peak of the Roman Empire in 114 AD?

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

    What was a distinctive characteristic of Roman architectural decorations?

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

    Which architect is known for creating the Dymaxion House?

    <p>Buckminster Fuller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with establishing Bauhaus, a school intended to relate art and architecture to technology and modern life?

    <p>Walter Gropius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architect is famous for designing the Sydney Opera House?

    <p>Jorn Utzon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for designing the United States Pavilion at Expo 67 in Montreal?

    <p>Kenzo Tange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architect created a prototype of modern architecture with a free-standing glass sheath suspended on a structural framework?

    <p>Walter Gropius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed the Hallidie Building in San Francisco with the first use of a curtain wall in 1918?

    <p>Walter Gropius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architect created the Munich Stadium for the 1972 Olympic Games?

    <p>Kenzo Tange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Palazzetto dello Sport' for the 1960 Rome Olympics was designed by whom?

    <p>Pierre Luigi Nervi and Vitellozzi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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