Archaeology and Architecture Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an archaeological excavation?

• To build new houses

• To dig up and study historical remains

• To design new monuments

• To clean ancient ruins

What does "blueprint" mean in architecture?

• A written contract for a building project

• A decorative feature on a building

• A detailed technical drawing or plan of a structure

• A type of ancient stone tool

What is the function of a buttress in architecture?

• To decorate the entrance of a building

• To support and strengthen a wall

• To provide seating inside a structure

• To serve as a passageway

The archaeologist carefully examined the broken pottery ______ to learn about the ancient civilization's daily life.

• Artifacts
• Relics

• Façade

• Skyscrapers

Carbon dating is a scientific method used to determine the ______ of ancient objects.

• Age
• Purpose

• Material

• Location

The architects designed the city using principles of ______ to ensure an organized layout of streets, parks, and buildings.

• Restoration

• Paleolithic

• urban planning

• Stratigraphy

Which of the following is an example of an ancient civilization?

• The Aztecs

• The United Nations

• The Industrial Revolution

• Modern-day New York

If a building’s façade is damaged, what part of the building needs repair?

• The roof

• The foundation

• The front exterior

• The underground support

What is the difference between restoration and renovation in architecture?

• Restoration means preserving a building exactly as it was; renovation means improving it with modern updates

• Restoration means adding new decorations; renovation means cleaning the building

• Restoration is only for ancient buildings; renovation is only for modern buildings

• They mean the same thing

The Colosseum in Rome is considered a(n) ______ because it is an important historical structure that attracts tourists worldwide.

• Tomb

• Midden

• Column

• landmark