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What is the main function of a column in architecture?
What is the main function of a column in architecture?
- To create a division between spaces
- To provide structural support for beams and slabs (correct)
- To enhance the acoustics of a space
- To serve as a decorative element
Which of the following is NOT a type of ancient Egyptian column discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of ancient Egyptian column discussed in the text?
- Fluted columns
- Doric columns (correct)
- Composite columns
- Lotiform columns
According to the text, what are the main parts of a column?
According to the text, what are the main parts of a column?
- Pedestal, drum, and lintel
- Base, body, and crown (correct)
- Shaft, neck, and entablature
- Base, shaft, and capital
Which material is NOT mentioned as being used for constructing columns in the text?
Which material is NOT mentioned as being used for constructing columns in the text?
What is the defining characteristic of a fluted column according to the text?
What is the defining characteristic of a fluted column according to the text?
What distinguishes each type of column from the other according to the text?
What distinguishes each type of column from the other according to the text?
What was the most common piece of furniture for most ordinary Egyptians?
What was the most common piece of furniture for most ordinary Egyptians?
What were the cheapest stools made of?
What were the cheapest stools made of?
What did most of the people in the lower classes use to hold their few belongings?
What did most of the people in the lower classes use to hold their few belongings?
What were beds typically upholstered with?
What were beds typically upholstered with?
What type of furniture has been recovered from tombs of Egyptian queens, Pharaohs, and other wealthy ancient Egyptians?
What type of furniture has been recovered from tombs of Egyptian queens, Pharaohs, and other wealthy ancient Egyptians?
What was used as a headrest for beds in ancient Egypt?
What was used as a headrest for beds in ancient Egypt?
What made it more comfortable than a pillow in the heat of Egypt?
What made it more comfortable than a pillow in the heat of Egypt?
What material were the beds of some pharaohs made of?
What material were the beds of some pharaohs made of?
Why have pieces of furniture from ancient Egypt been preserved and can be seen today?
Why have pieces of furniture from ancient Egypt been preserved and can be seen today?
What has been recovered from tombs of Egyptian queens, Pharaohs, and other wealthy ancient Egyptians?
What has been recovered from tombs of Egyptian queens, Pharaohs, and other wealthy ancient Egyptians?
