EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE

Question 1

What material was used for the construction of the pyramids?

a).Sand b). Clay c). Stones d). Mud

Answer 1

b). Stones

Question 2

These are made from tree barks, animal skins and plant leaves

a).Rockcave b). Tent c). Borrow d). Cromlech

Answer 2

b). Tent

Question 3

The Stonehenge structure is an example of?

a).Stonecircle b). Stone row c). Pyramid d). Ziggurat

Answer 3

a). Stonecircle

Question 4

Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form

a).Cromlech b). Menhir c). Dolmen d). Tumulus

Answer 4

a). Cromlech

Question 5

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

Answer 5

c). Menhir

Question 6

A prehistoric burial mound is called?

a) . stele
b) .fillet
c) . tumulus
d) . horus

Answer 6

c). Tumulus

Question 7

The upright stone slab containing the name of the dead found in the mastaba

a) . pilaster
b) .band
c) . scuncheon
d) . stele

Answer 7

d). Ste

Question 8

Early type of tomb Architecture in Egypt?

a) . Mastaba
b) . Pyramid
c) . Tholos
d) . Dromos

Answer 8

a). Mastaba

Question 9

The favorite motifs of design of the Egyptians includes the lotus ________ and palm

a) . Feather
b) .Papyrus
c) . Scarab
d) .Rope

Answer 9

b). Papyrus

Question 10

Characteristic Feature of an Egyptian external wall is?

a) . Levered
b) . Battered
c) . Plain
d) . Embattlement

Answer 10

b). Battered

Question 11

The Torus mold in Egyptian temples were used to cover the ______ of the walls.

a) . Angles
b) . Base
c) . Cornice
d) . Jambs

Answer 11

a). Angles

Question 12

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

Answer 12

d). Osiris

Question 13

The massive sloping towers fronted by an obelisks known as gateways of Egypt

a) . Avenue of Sphinx
b) . Pylon
c) . Obelisks
d) . Hypostyle Hall

Answer 13

b).Pylon

Question 14

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

Answer 14

a). Andro Sphinx

Question 15

The Egyptian cornice that consists of roll hollow moulding?

a) . Corona
b) . Scotia
c) . Plinth
d) . Gorge

Answer 15

d). Gorge

Question 16

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

Answer 16

c). Obelisk

Question 17

The Colossi of Memnon was erected by:

a) . Thothmes I
b) . Set I
c) . Senusrets
d) . Amenophis III

Answer 17

d). Amenophis III

Question 18

Known as the Royal Architect and superintendent of the pyramids?

a) . Thi
b) . Sargon
c) . Chephren
d) . Rameses II

Answer 18

a). Thi

Question 19

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

Answer 19

c). Hypostyle hall

Question 20

Egyptian architecture was designed principally for:

a) . Internal Effect
b) . Light and Color
c) . Shade and Shadow
d) . External Adoration

Answer 20

a). Internal he Effect

Question 21

The architect of the Great Serapeum of Alexandria

a) . Darius
b) . Ptolemy III
c) . Xerxes
d) . Deinocrates

Answer 21

b). Ptolemy III

Question 22

The earliest form of dwelling developed by man is the

a) . Tent
b) .Hut
c) . Rock cave
d) . Megaron

Answer 22

c). Rock Cave

Question 23

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

Answer 23

a). The Great Temple of Ammun, Karnak

Question 24

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

Answer 24

a). Papyrus Flower Capital

Question 25

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

Answer 25

b). Hierao Sphinx

Question 26

He was the first architect recorded in history

a) . Rameses
b) . Imhotep
c) . King Djoser
d) . King Nebuchadnezzar

Answer 26

b). Imhotep

Question 27

Ranks of the egyptian next to royal leaders

a) . Vizier
b) . Slaves
c) . Merchants
d) . Nobles

Answer 27

a). Viziers

Question 28

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

Answer 28

c) King Djoser

Question 29

Standing stones usually capped with an horizontal slab

a) . Menhir
b) . Ziggurat
c) . Dolmen
d) . Stonehenge

Answer 29

b). Ziggurat

Question 30

The Egyptian pyramids had its ________ oriented to the cardinal points

a) . Four points
b) . Four sides
c) . Four Door
d) . Four ramps

Answer 30

b). Four sides

Question 31

The Founder of the Ancient Palace of Persepolis Complex, Persia

a) .Darius
b) . Ptolemy III
c) . Xerxes
d) . Deinocrates

Answer 31

b). Ptolemy III

Question 32

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

Answer 32

c). Great Temple, Abu Simbel

Question 33

Ziggurats are also called

a) . Sacrificial Altars
b) . Dwelling house of the Gods
c) . Mount Meru
d) . Holy Mountains

Answer 33

d). Holy Mountains

Question 34

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

Answer 34

d). Ishtar Gate

Question 35

Persian Architecture character is described as _____ and airy magnificence

a) . Heavy
b) . Vertical
c) . Serene
d) . Massive

Answer 35

c). Serene