Ancient Architecture

Stones that were slightly shaped and placed standing upright into the ground. The term used for this was derived from celtic words for “stone” and “long”.

• Tumulus

• Menhir

• Cromlech

• Dolmen

Large, flat stones that are supported by two or more upright stones.

• Tumulus

• Menhir

• Cromlech

• Dolmen

Burial mounds during the pre – historic area are referred to as:

• Tumulus

• Menhir

• Cromlech

• Dolmen

The earliest form of dwelling developed by humans.

• Stonehenge

• Tipi

• Hut

• Rock Cave

The largest and most well-preserved Neolithic village is:

• Jericho

• Khirokitia

• Catal Huyuk

• Persopolis

The Stonehenge is an example of:

• Menhir

• Cromlech

• Dolmen

• Rock Cave

Which among the following does NOT describe the architecture of Ancient Mesopotamia?

• Use of mud bricks

• Tripartite Design

• Courtyards

• Reed Roofs

• Pyramids

What is the characteristic feature of an Egyptian exterior wall?

• Braced

• Straight

• Tapered

• Bent

What was referred to as “holy mountain”?

• Mastaba

• Pyramid

• Ziggurat

• Himalayas

An ancient Egptian temple for the worship of a deceased person, usually a deified king.

• Mastaba

• Mortuary Temple

• Cult Temple

• Ziggurat