Paleolithic Village Excavation in Mezhirich Quiz
16 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the distinctive feature of a truss in architecture?

  • Parallel arrangement of members
  • Rectangular arrangement of members
  • Triangular arrangement of members (correct)
  • Circular arrangement of members
  • Which age is commonly associated with the use of basic stone and bone tools, hand axes, and flake tools?

  • Iron Age
  • Paleolithic (correct)
  • Mesolithic
  • Neolithic
  • Which architectural element is described as a short structural cantilever member projecting from a wall or a column?

  • Column
  • Vault
  • Lintel
  • Corbel (correct)
  • In which stage of the Stone Age did representational art in cave paintings and figurines start to appear?

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

    What is the architectural feature where two vertical columns support a horizontal beam or slab?

    <p>Post and lintel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age follows the Mesolithic period in human prehistory?

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

    What is the primary material used for tools during the Paleolithic era?

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

    What is the primary construction material used in a Hogan dwelling?

    <p>Joined logs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dwelling is characterized by a corbelled roof and is circular in shape?

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

    Which architectural element is a shallow cave-like opening often found beneath waterfalls?

    <p>Rock shelter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of house is characterized by the use of stone and mud for construction?

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

    Which architectural feature is a monument made of a single vertical standing stone?

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

    What architectural element is characterized by an arch and vault system and is constructed using snow blocks?

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

    In which type of dwelling are Inuit Eskimos known to construct their homes?

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

    What type of dwelling is characterized by an entrance tunnel and constructed with snow blocks?

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

    What kind of structure is a stone-covered cave dwelling characterized by an arch and vault system?

    <p>Rock Cave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser