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What type of pillars are considered the symbol of the sun god in Egyptian architecture?
What type of pillars are considered the symbol of the sun god in Egyptian architecture?
- Ionic columns
- Corinthian columns
- Obelisks (correct)
- Doric columns
What is the significance of the Sphinx in Egyptian architecture?
What is the significance of the Sphinx in Egyptian architecture?
- It symbolizes the Nile River
- It signifies the afterlife
- It represents the reigning queen (correct)
- It was a place for pharaohs' coronations
What architectural feature is common to both the Bent pyramid and Red pyramid in Egypt?
What architectural feature is common to both the Bent pyramid and Red pyramid in Egypt?
- Criosphinx
- Hieroglyphics
- Androsphinx
- Battered wall (correct)
Which type of tomb evolved from the Mastaba in Egyptian architecture?
Which type of tomb evolved from the Mastaba in Egyptian architecture?
What was the primary function of Mortuary temples in Egyptian architecture?
What was the primary function of Mortuary temples in Egyptian architecture?
Which architectural element played a critical role in the symbolic architecture of a cult building in ancient Egypt?
Which architectural element played a critical role in the symbolic architecture of a cult building in ancient Egypt?
What type of hall in Egyptian architecture has roofs that rest on columns?
What type of hall in Egyptian architecture has roofs that rest on columns?
During which dynasty in Egypt was the Old Kingdom, with the capital at Memphis, established?
During which dynasty in Egypt was the Old Kingdom, with the capital at Memphis, established?
What type of government was prevalent during the Old Kingdom of Egypt?
What type of government was prevalent during the Old Kingdom of Egypt?
Which ancient Egyptian temple was constructed over 3,000 years ago by Ramesses?
Which ancient Egyptian temple was constructed over 3,000 years ago by Ramesses?
What is the architectural influence of the West Asiatic style known for?
What is the architectural influence of the West Asiatic style known for?
In West Asiatic architecture, what is a notable feature of the walls' construction?
In West Asiatic architecture, what is a notable feature of the walls' construction?
What materials were commonly used in Egyptian architectural construction?
What materials were commonly used in Egyptian architectural construction?
How were the walls of important Egyptian buildings decorated?
How were the walls of important Egyptian buildings decorated?
What was a characteristic feature of the Ishtar Gate in Babylonian architecture?
What was a characteristic feature of the Ishtar Gate in Babylonian architecture?
What purpose did the ziggurat serve in Sumerian architecture?
What purpose did the ziggurat serve in Sumerian architecture?
Which architectural style used a pair of projecting towers on each wall in buildings like the Ishtar Gate?
Which architectural style used a pair of projecting towers on each wall in buildings like the Ishtar Gate?
What distinguished Persian architecture from other styles mentioned in the text?
What distinguished Persian architecture from other styles mentioned in the text?
