Tessellations Quiz

What is a tessellation?

• A repeating shape that covers a surface without any gaps or overlaps

• A pattern of bricks on the wall

• A simple checkerboard pattern

• A decorative mosaic made of small square tiles

Which shape can create a tessellation?

• Circle

• Pentagon

• Hexagon

• Octagon

What are the three types of tessellation tile construction?

• Translation, rotation, and reflection

• Translation, reflection, and pentagon

• Rotation, hexagon, and reflection

• Hexagon, trapezoid, and square

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Which artist is known for his detailed realistic prints and tessellations?

• Ancient Greeks

• Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher

• Early Persian and Islamic artists

• Ancient Romans

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Which shape cannot tessellate by itself?

• Rectangle

• Square

• Rhombus

• Circle

What is the purpose of adding extra shapes to a circle tessellation?

• To create gaps in between

• To make it more visually appealing

• To fill in the empty areas

• To make it tessellate by itself

Which ancient civilization used tessellations in their home decorations?

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Romans

• Early Persian and Islamic artists

• Moorish civilization

Which list includes real life examples of tessellations?

• Bricks, Donuts, Dogs

• Bricks, Paintings, Windows

• Bricks, Tiles, Puzzles

• Bricks, Pineapples, Paper

Which of these images represents a tessellation?

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What animal can be seen in the tessellation in the image?

• Elephants

• Lizards

• Alligators

• Chameleons

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