Paleolithic Village Excavation in Mezhirich Quiz

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

Which age follows the Mesolithic period in human prehistory?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Igloo (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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