EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE Flashcards
What material was used for the construction of the pyramids?
a).Sand b). Clay c). Stones d). Mud
b). Stones
These are made from tree barks, animal skins and plant leaves
a).Rockcave b). Tent c). Borrow d). Cromlech
b). Tent
The Stonehenge structure is an example of?
a).Stonecircle b). Stone row c). Pyramid d). Ziggurat
a). Stonecircle
Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form
a).Cromlech b). Menhir c). Dolmen d). Tumulus
a). Cromlech
It is known as the single upright stone, Memorial of victory over one tribe in Egyptian Architecture
a).Stonehenge b). Dolmen c). Menhir d). Tumuli
c). Menhir
A prehistoric burial mound is called?
a) . stele
b) .fillet
c) . tumulus
d) . horus
c). Tumulus
The upright stone slab containing the name of the dead found in the mastaba
a) . pilaster
b) .band
c) . scuncheon
d) . stele
d). Ste
Early type of tomb Architecture in Egypt?
a) . Mastaba
b) . Pyramid
c) . Tholos
d) . Dromos
a). Mastaba
The favorite motifs of design of the Egyptians includes the lotus ________ and palm
a) . Feather
b) .Papyrus
c) . Scarab
d) .Rope
b). Papyrus
Characteristic Feature of an Egyptian external wall is?
a) . Levered
b) . Battered
c) . Plain
d) . Embattlement
b). Battered
The Torus mold in Egyptian temples were used to cover the ______ of the walls.
a) . Angles
b) . Base
c) . Cornice
d) . Jambs
a). Angles
Pyramids were built because they believe in “Life after Death”. Pharoah is not only king but also god both political and religious ruler, when he dies he becomes _______ God of the dead.
a) . Isis
b) . Amun-ra
c) . Horus
d) .Osiris
d). Osiris
The massive sloping towers fronted by an obelisks known as gateways of Egypt
a) . Avenue of Sphinx
b) . Pylon
c) . Obelisks
d) . Hypostyle Hall
b).Pylon
A mythical monster with a body of a lion and a man in an Egyptian Architecture?
a) . Andro Sphinx
b) . Crio Sphinx
c) . Hierao Sphinx
d) . Obelisks
a). Andro Sphinx
The Egyptian cornice that consists of roll hollow moulding?
a) . Corona
b) . Scotia
c) . Plinth
d) . Gorge
d). Gorge
These are monumental pillars usually in pairs at the temple entrances, usually considered as the symbol of Heliopolis, the sun God.
a) . Avenue of Sphinx
b) .Pylon
c) . Obelisk
d) . Osiris Pillars
c). Obelisk
The Colossi of Memnon was erected by:
a) . Thothmes I
b) . Set I
c) . Senusrets
d) . Amenophis III
d). Amenophis III
Known as the Royal Architect and superintendent of the pyramids?
a) . Thi
b) . Sargon
c) . Chephren
d) . Rameses II
a). Thi
In the Egyptian temples a pillared hall in which the roof rests on column is
a) . dagoba
b) . sanctuary
c) . Hypostyle hall
d) . Sarcophagus hall
c). Hypostyle hall
Egyptian architecture was designed principally for:
a) . Internal Effect
b) . Light and Color
c) . Shade and Shadow
d) . External Adoration
a). Internal he Effect
The architect of the Great Serapeum of Alexandria
a) . Darius
b) . Ptolemy III
c) . Xerxes
d) . Deinocrates
b). Ptolemy III
The earliest form of dwelling developed by man is the
a) . Tent
b) .Hut
c) . Rock cave
d) . Megaron
c). Rock Cave
The Grandest Temple of all the Egyptian Temples, it was not built upon one complete plan but owes its size, disposition and magnificence to the work of many Kings.
a) . The Great Temple of Ammun, Karnak
b) . The Great Temple of Abu Simbel
c) . Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
d) . Temple of Ramsesseum, Thebes
a). The Great Temple of Ammun, Karnak
The Great temple o Ammon, Kharnak is the most grandest temple in Egypt commenced by Amenemhat I , occupying an area of 1,200 x 360ft. What were th capitals used in this temples?
a) . Papyrus Flower Capital
b) . Bell Capital
c) . Lotus Bud Capital
d) . Hathor Capital
a). Papyrus Flower Capital
A mystical monster with a body of a lion and a head f a hawk in an Egyptian Architecture
a) . Crio Sphinx
b) . Hierao Sphinx
c) . Andro Sphinx
d) . Osiris Sphinx
b). Hierao Sphinx
He was the first architect recorded in history
a) . Rameses
b) . Imhotep
c) . King Djoser
d) . King Nebuchadnezzar
b). Imhotep
Ranks of the egyptian next to royal leaders
a) . Vizier
b) . Slaves
c) . Merchants
d) . Nobles
a). Viziers
From the three types of pyramids, This pyramid is the oldest surviving built by Imhotep and it evolves from the mastaba
a) . Thi
b) . Imhtep
c) . King Djoser
d) . Rameses II
c) King Djoser
Standing stones usually capped with an horizontal slab
a) . Menhir
b) . Ziggurat
c) . Dolmen
d) . Stonehenge
b). Ziggurat
The Egyptian pyramids had its ________ oriented to the cardinal points
a) . Four points
b) . Four sides
c) . Four Door
d) . Four ramps
b). Four sides
The Founder of the Ancient Palace of Persepolis Complex, Persia
a) .Darius
b) . Ptolemy III
c) . Xerxes
d) . Deinocrates
b). Ptolemy III
The four seated colossal status of Ramese III are carved in the facade of the _____
a) . Great Serepeum
b) . Rameseum
c) . Great Temple, Abu Simbel
d) . Great Temple of Ammon Karnak
c). Great Temple, Abu Simbel
Ziggurats are also called
a) . Sacrificial Altars
b) . Dwelling house of the Gods
c) . Mount Meru
d) . Holy Mountains
d). Holy Mountains
The icon of Babylonian Architecture being a strong gatehouse with colored glazed bricks
a) . Gate of Lions
b) . Winged bull gate
c) . Persepolis Gateway
d) . Ishtar Gate
d). Ishtar Gate
Persian Architecture character is described as _____ and airy magnificence
a) . Heavy
b) . Vertical
c) . Serene
d) . Massive
c). Serene
