History of Design TH301: Design in History Quiz
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What is the significance of settlements in Chatal Huyuk?

  • They restricted access to water sources.
  • They enabled nomads to migrate to greener areas.
  • They facilitated easier transportation between huts.
  • They allowed nomads to invest in agriculture. (correct)

    • Why were the huts in Chatal Huyuk built close together?

  • To protect against external threats.
  • To create a sense of community.
  • To observe and keep animals close. (correct)
  • To facilitate easy transportation between huts.

    • What is the symbolic significance of the CLEANTURES guarding the doorways of the king?

  • Representing the power of the human mind. (correct)
  • Symbolizing the unity of different animal traits.
  • Depicting the importance of military secrets.
  • Serving as ambassadors for Mesopotamia.

    • Why does the Ishtar Gate have a glass-like texture?

    <p>To prevent absorption of rainwater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Ishtar Gate achieve its different colors?

    <p>By adding chemicals and firing the mud bricks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for developing settlements in Chatal Huyuk?

    <p>To establish a permanent source of life near a river.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cuneiform?

    <p>The writing system that started as pictographs and evolved to simple lines and triangles combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Egyptians create columns in their temples?

    <p>To increase the ventilation and lighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the golden coin in ancient civilizations?

    <p>To be used as an exchange medium with a fixed value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was alabaster used for the statue of Senusret?

    <p>To solve the issue of harmful impact of direct sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Greeks and Mesopotamians have in common?

    <p>Both civilizations had institutions with equal land distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the ancient Egyptians solve the problem of ventilation and lighting in their temples?

    <p>By creating a clerestory and installing big columns for better ventilation and light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the exchange medium used before the golden coin?

    <p>To exchange random goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for settlements in Chatal Huyuk?

    <p>To be near a source of water for agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the ancient inhabitants of Chatal Huyuk build their huts close together?

    <p>To facilitate transportation between the huts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the CLEANTURES guarding the doorways of the king in Mesopotamia?

    <p>To protect the king from harmful spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique was used to give the Ishtar Gate its distinct color and texture?

    <p>Adding chemical substances to mud bricks and firing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the statue of CLEANTURES have five legs according to the text?

    <p>Due to a perspective issue, appearing to walk or stand depending on the viewpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of settling near a river in Chatal Huyuk?

    <p>To learn how to grow plants for agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material was used to make the statue of Senusret?

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

    What was the initial form of the written language used by ancient civilizations?

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

    What was the purpose of the exchange medium before the golden coin in ancient civilizations?

    <p>Bartering goods directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for creating columns in Egyptian temples?

    <p>To provide structural support for stone buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the translucent material used for the statue of Senusret?

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

    What was the purpose of the tool called 'STYLUS'?

    <p>Carving tablets with simple lines and triangles combinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem did the creation of columns in Egyptian temples solve?

    <p>Increasing the structural stability of stone buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the exchange medium used before the golden coin rely on?

    <p>Bartering random goods and services directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material did ancient Egyptians use to solve the issue of harmful direct sunlight in their temples?

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

    Which form of currency was created to have a fixed value in ancient civilizations?

    <p>Pieces of rare metals with figure designs on them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Settlements in Çatal Hüyük

    • The primary reason for developing settlements in Çatal Hüyük was to provide a permanent place for people to live and farm.
    • The huts in Çatal Hüyük were built close together to provide protection and security for the inhabitants.
    • Settling near a river in Çatal Hüyük was significant because it provided a reliable source of water for farming and daily life.

    Mesopotamia and Cuneiform

    • Cuneiform is an ancient form of written language used by the Sumerians and other civilizations in Mesopotamia.
    • The tool called 'stylus' was used to write in cuneiform on clay tablets.

    Ishtar Gate

    • The Ishtar Gate is known for its glass-like texture, which was achieved through a technique that is not specified.
    • The Ishtar Gate's different colors were achieved through a process that is not described.

    Ancient Egypt

    • The Egyptians created columns in their temples to solve the problem of ventilation and lighting.
    • Alabaster was used to make the statue of Senusret because of its translucency, which allowed it to filter out harmful direct sunlight.
    • The primary purpose of columns in Egyptian temples was to provide support for the roof and allow air to circulate.

    Ancient Civilizations

    • The initial form of currency in ancient civilizations was an exchange medium that relied on bartering.
    • The golden coin was created to have a fixed value and replace the exchange medium.

    Shared Characteristics

    • The Greeks and Mesopotamians shared a common characteristic in that they both built cities with temples and used written languages.

    Statues and Symbols

    • The statue of CLEANTURES had five legs, but the significance of this is not specified.
    • The CLEANTURES guarding the doorways of the king in Mesopotamia had symbolic significance, but the exact meaning is not stated.

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    Test your knowledge of design history from the invention of Writing to the introduction of Machines, with a focus on Chatal Huyuk 6500-5500 BC in Anatolia, Turkey. Explore the transition from nomadic settlements to agriculture, and the development of architectural and design elements during this period.

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