History of Unbaked Bricks in Construction

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What was the primary construction material in Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt?

  • Natural stone
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Baked brick
  • Unbaked brick (correct)

What was the material used to cover the finished unbaked bricks in ancient times?

  • Water
  • Bitumen (correct)
  • Clay
  • Mud

In which century did the term 'porcelain' start being used to describe dishes made from white clay?

  • 15th century
  • 12th century
  • 10th century BC
  • 18th century (correct)

What was the first artificial stone material made by people?

<p>Baked brick (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region were 2-3 storey brick houses built around 3 thousand years ago?

<p>Punjab (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name given to ceramic pans in Turkic-speaking countries until the 18th century?

<p>Kashi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ishkor ceramic glaze used by Uzbek potters?

<p>To produce decorative ceramic products with various colors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the color blue in the Eastern architectural monuments?

<p>It symbolizes the life and nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of dense ceramic materials?

<p>They are impermeable and have a water absorption of less than 5% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the Great Wall of China?

<p>10 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries have museums decorated with decorative ceramic products made by Rishtan potters?

<p>Italy, Russia, Hungary, Belgium, and other countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of ceramic materials in modern construction?

<p>To build walls and facades of buildings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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