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What is the distinctive feature of a truss in architecture?
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?
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?
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?
In which stage of the Stone Age did representational art in cave paintings and figurines start to appear?
What is the architectural feature where two vertical columns support a horizontal beam or slab?
What is the architectural feature where two vertical columns support a horizontal beam or slab?
Which age follows the Mesolithic period in human prehistory?
Which age follows the Mesolithic period in human prehistory?
What is the primary material used for tools during the Paleolithic era?
What is the primary material used for tools during the Paleolithic era?
What is the primary construction material used in a Hogan dwelling?
What is the primary construction material used in a Hogan dwelling?
Which type of dwelling is characterized by a corbelled roof and is circular in shape?
Which type of dwelling is characterized by a corbelled roof and is circular in shape?
Which architectural element is a shallow cave-like opening often found beneath waterfalls?
Which architectural element is a shallow cave-like opening often found beneath waterfalls?
What type of house is characterized by the use of stone and mud for construction?
What type of house is characterized by the use of stone and mud for construction?
Which architectural feature is a monument made of a single vertical standing stone?
Which architectural feature is a monument made of a single vertical standing stone?
What architectural element is characterized by an arch and vault system and is constructed using snow blocks?
What architectural element is characterized by an arch and vault system and is constructed using snow blocks?
In which type of dwelling are Inuit Eskimos known to construct their homes?
In which type of dwelling are Inuit Eskimos known to construct their homes?
What type of dwelling is characterized by an entrance tunnel and constructed with snow blocks?
What type of dwelling is characterized by an entrance tunnel and constructed with snow blocks?
What kind of structure is a stone-covered cave dwelling characterized by an arch and vault system?
What kind of structure is a stone-covered cave dwelling characterized by an arch and vault system?
