History of Architecture Exam Subject Weights

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What is a Trullo?

A stone beehive-shaped hut in southern Italy

What is the purpose of a Menhir?

To act as a prehistoric monument

Which structure is commonly associated with the Irish coastline?

Clochán

What material is typically used to roof a Wigwam?

<p>Rush mats</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary mode of living in prehistoric times before the shift to farming and hunting?

<p>Nomadic lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Mesopotamian Architecture?

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

Where is the Lascaux Cave located?

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

What period do the wall paintings and engravings in the Lascaux Cave date back to?

<p>20,000-15,000 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant transition in human settlements mentioned in the text?

<p>Transition from cave dwelling to agricultural settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following civilizations is NOT included in the discussion of Prehistoric and Ancient Architecture in the text?

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

Which civilization developed architecture with rectangular flat-roofed houses packed together into a single architectural mass?

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

Which ancient city is known for its citizens living in stone houses with plaster floors surrounded by high walls and towers?

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

Which Neolithic village utilized a complex architectural system built according to a preconceived plan, suggesting a structured social organization?

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

Which region, known as the Fertile Crescent, was home to an early dense network of cities and villages?

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

In which ancient region did the Sumerians develop architecture between 5000-2000 B.C.?

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

What type of houses did the Sumerians build according to the text?

<p>Rectangular flat-roofed houses packed tightly together</p> Signup and view all the answers

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