Coverage: MODULE 01

Module 1.1 Prehistoric Architecture

Module 1.2 Near East Architecture
Module 1.3 Egyptian Architecture
Module 1.4 Meso American Architecture

1. A prehistoric monument consisting of an upright stone, usually standing alone but sometimes
aligned with others in parallel rows.
A. Obelisk C. Menhir
B. Megalith D. Dolmen

2. Term used to denote the horizontal slab on top of a dolmen.

A. Spire C. Pyramidion
B. Finial D. Capstone

3. A circular arrangement of megaliths enclosing a dolmen or burial ground.

A. Cromlech C. Tumulus
B. Stupa D. Trilithon

4. An artificial mound of earth or stone, especially over an ancient grave.

A. Cromlech C. Tumulus
B. Stupa D. Trilithon

5. A large, four - storey portal covered in glazed bricks, colourful tiles and decorative figures of
bulls and dragons.
A. Ziggurat of Ur C. Ishtar Gate
B. Tower of Babel D. Persepolis

6. A temple dedicated to the moon god built by a Sumerian ruler, Ur Nammu.

A. Ziggurat of Ur C. Ishtar Gate
B. Tower of Babel D. Persepolis

7. An imaginary creature having the body of a lion and the head of a man, ram or hawk.
A. Sphinx C. Criosphinx
B. Androsphinx D. Hieracosphinx

8. Falcon - headed sphinx.

A. Sphinx C. Criosphinx
B. Androsphinx D. Hieracosphinx

9. Human - headed sphinx.

A. Sphinx
B. Androsphinx
C. Criosphinx
D. Hieracosphinx
10. Ram - headed sphinx.
A. Sphinx
B. Androsphinx
C. Criosphinx
D. Hieracosphinx

11. Egyptian temples built in honor of a deity.

A. Mastaba
B. Ziggurat
C. Mortuary
D. Cult

12. An egyptian pyramid type in which the triangular planar surface changes direction as it
approaches the top, a shape almost similar to a mansard roof.
A. Step pyramid
B. Bent pyramid
C. Sloped pyramid
D. Ziggurat

13. Inca Architecture is noted for their:

A. Precise jigsaw-like stone masonry
B. Unprecedented size
C. Incorporation of iron
D. Use of vaulted arch

14. How big was the Pyramid of the Sun?

A. It occupies an area of more than 2 football fields.
B. It occupies an area of more than 5 football fields.
C. It occupies an area of more than 9 football fields.
D. It occupies an area of more than 12 football fields.

15. Markings found on the mud-bricks of the Pyramid of the sun are:
A. Instructions for the builders written by the engineers.
B. Intended to identify the local group that had produced them.
C. Random and not particularly meaningful.
D. Simple arithmetic performed by carpenters on the building site.