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What is the primary purpose of residential architecture in prehistoric times?
What is the primary purpose of residential architecture in prehistoric times?
- To create monumental structures for social gatherings.
- To fulfill spiritual needs.
- To encourage nomadic lifestyles.
- To provide shelter and meet physical needs. (correct)
Which of the following factors contributed to the development of residential architecture in prehistoric times?
Which of the following factors contributed to the development of residential architecture in prehistoric times?
- A preference for nomadic lifestyles.
- A shift towards a sedentary lifestyle and engagement in agriculture. (correct)
- A decrease in population density.
- An increased reliance on hunting and gathering.
What construction material is characteristic of megalithic structures?
What construction material is characteristic of megalithic structures?
- Small Stones
- Large Timber
- Baked Mud Bricks
- Large Stones (correct)
What is the main function of sacral architecture?
What is the main function of sacral architecture?
What is the primary function of memorial architecture?
What is the primary function of memorial architecture?
Which of the following best describes a 'zemunica' type of dwelling?
Which of the following best describes a 'zemunica' type of dwelling?
What is the defining characteristic of the 'koliba' type of dwelling?
What is the defining characteristic of the 'koliba' type of dwelling?
What is a common characteristic of the 'sodenica' type of dwelling?
What is a common characteristic of the 'sodenica' type of dwelling?
What seasonal climate benefit is provided by prehistoric dwellings?
What seasonal climate benefit is provided by prehistoric dwellings?
What is a 'menhir'?
What is a 'menhir'?
What is a 'dolmen'?
What is a 'dolmen'?
What is a 'tumulus'?
What is a 'tumulus'?
Which of the following structures is an example of a cromlech?
Which of the following structures is an example of a cromlech?
What is the purpose of a 'cista' in the context of memorial architecture?
What is the purpose of a 'cista' in the context of memorial architecture?
How do cult architectural structures relate to societal beliefs?
How do cult architectural structures relate to societal beliefs?
What is "cult architecture" intended to show?
What is "cult architecture" intended to show?
Which of the following features characterizes "memorial architecture?"
Which of the following features characterizes "memorial architecture?"
What commonality do menhirs and triliths share?
What commonality do menhirs and triliths share?
Considering prehistoric dwellings for food storage, which element is the least important?
Considering prehistoric dwellings for food storage, which element is the least important?
How does the construction context of the trilith contribute to its cultural significance?
How does the construction context of the trilith contribute to its cultural significance?
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Prehistoric Architecture
Prehistoric Architecture
Architecture in prehistory began as a way to find shelter and evolved to satisfy physical and spiritual needs.
Residential Architecture
Residential Architecture
Residential architecture driven by the need for shelter and transition to a sedentary lifestyle with agriculture.
Sacred Architecture
Sacred Architecture
Sacred architecture is driven by cultural expression and beliefs towards a higher power.
Zemunica
Zemunica
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Koliba
Koliba
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Sojenica
Sojenica
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Megalith
Megalith
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Menhir
Menhir
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Trilith
Trilith
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Kromleh
Kromleh
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Memorial sites
Memorial sites
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Cista
Cista
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Dolmen
Dolmen
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Tholos
Tholos
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Study Notes
- Architecture in Prehistory
Early Dwellings
- Early humans began building shelters to protect themselves.
- Residential architecture met physical needs.
- Sacred architecture met spiritual needs.
Residential Architecture
- Provides shelter.
- Facilitated the transition to a sedentary lifestyle and agriculture.
Basic Hut Types
- Three basic types of huts.
- Pit-house: a dugout in the ground.
- Cabin: has a complex roof that can be dug into the ground.
- Soden house: resembles a cabin dug into the riverbank.
- It continues to be used today, preserves energy, is inexpensive, warm in winter, and cool in summer.
Cult Architecture (Megaliths)
- Consists of 3 forms, and are constructed of very large stones.
- Menhir: the largest vertical stone.
- Trilith: three megaliths.
- Cromlech: a sanctuary; many standing menhirs and triliths standing freely form a ring, like Stonehenge. It is a precursor of churches and temples and is in the open.
Memorial Architecture
- A place that serves as a burial.
- Has 4 ways to mark a grave:
- Cista: today, a tombstone.
- Dolmen: a covered tomb with a roof.
- Tumulus: an underground tomb.
- Graves in stone.
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