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Treasury of Atreus Quiz
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Treasury of Atreus Quiz

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What is the purpose of the Megaron in Mycenaean Palaces?

  • It is the Kings Reception Hall and the main part of the Citadel (correct)
  • It is a religious temple for worship
  • It is a residential area for the common people
  • It is a marketplace for trading goods

    • What is significant about the Lion Gate at Mycenae?

  • It marks the entrance to a residential area
  • It leads to a sacred temple at Mycenae
  • It is a defensive structure on the outskirts of the city
  • It is the outer gateway of the Mycenae Fortress (correct)

    • What was the construction material used in the Lion Gate at Mycenae?

  • Small regular stones with intricate carvings
  • Large irregular blocks and a corbelled arch (correct)
  • Wooden beams and mud bricks
  • Brick and mortar with decorative engravings

    • What defines the Linear axis/ processional path in ancient architecture?

    <p>A defined path used for processions and ceremonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be found above the lintel of the Lion Gate at Mycenae?

    <p>Layers of stone forming a corbelled arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Treasury of Atreus also known as?

    <p>Tomb of Agamemnon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered the Treasury of Atreus?

    <p>Heinrich Schliemann</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stonework is found in Mycenaean Architecture, using huge limestone boulders and no use of mortar?

    <p>Cyclopean Masonry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of the interior tholos in the Treasury of Atreus?

    <p>14m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Citadel of Tiryns built?

    <p>1,400 to 1,200 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

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