Prehistoric Architecture Quiz
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Prehistoric Architecture Quiz

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What is the definition of a dolmen?

  • Two or more upright stones supporting a horizontal slab (correct)
  • A stone circle with three or more upright stones
  • A Sumatran house built of timber and palm leaves
  • An earthen mound used for burials
  • What distinguishes a Tumuli or 'Barrow' from a dolmen or a stone circle?

  • It is a Sumatran house for several families
  • It is an enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form
  • It is built of timber and palm leaves
  • It has a corridor inside leading to an underground chamber (correct)
  • What is the defining characteristic of Cromlech/Stone Circles?

  • They are earthen mounds used for burials
  • They are enclosures formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form
  • They have three or more upright stones capped by an unchain flat stone (correct)
  • They are two or more upright stones supporting a horizontal slab
  • What materials were typically used to make huts in early dwellings?

    <p>Reeds, brushes, and wattles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'monolith' also known as in the context of religious structures?

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

    What is the purpose of a 'menhir'?

    <p>Memorial of victory over one tribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of early dwelling is described as a conical tent with wooden poles as framework?

    <p>Wigwam or Tepee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Stonehenge as described in the text?

    <p>To function as an ancient solar observatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the large stones at Stonehenge transported to the site?

    <p>By sea or river, then hauled on land with sledges and rollers by hundreds of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What materials were used in the construction of Stonehenge?

    <p>Animal skins, wooden frames, and animal bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the architectural character of Stonehenge?

    <p>Megalithic monolithic monument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Megalithic Structures

    • A dolmen is a type of megalithic structure consisting of three or more vertical stones supporting a large flat stone on top.

    Tumuli and Dolmens

    • A Tumuli or 'Barrow' is distinguished from a dolmen or a stone circle by its earthen mound covering a burial site.
    • Dolmens and stone circles are above-ground structures.

    Cromlech/Stone Circles

    • The defining characteristic of Cromlech/Stone Circles is a circular arrangement of stones.

    Early Dwellings

    • Huts in early dwellings were typically made of wooden frames, covered with thatch or animal hides.

    Monoliths and Menhirs

    • A monolith is also known as a menhir in the context of religious structures.
    • The purpose of a menhir is to serve as a standing stone, often used in religious rituals.

    Yurts and Other Dwellings

    • A yurt is a type of early dwelling described as a conical tent with wooden poles as a framework.

    Stonehenge

    • The purpose of Stonehenge was to serve as an astronomical observatory.
    • The large stones at Stonehenge were transported to the site using a combination of ramps, pulleys, and levers.
    • Stonehenge was constructed using large sarsen stones and smaller bluestones.
    • The architectural character of Stonehenge is characterized by its iconic circular arrangement of stones.

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    Test your knowledge of prehistoric architecture with this quiz covering topics like Iraqi Mudhiff, Sumatran houses, dolmens, and stone circles. Explore the history of architecture in the prehistoric world.

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