History Of Architecture (Pre-historic & Egyptian)
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- 1.
![The Stongehenge is an example of?
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The Stongehenge is an example of?- A.
Stone Circle
- B.
Stone Row
- C.
Pyramid
- D.
Ziggurat
- 2.
![Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form. - ProProfs]( "Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form.")
Enclosure formed by huge stones planted on the ground in circular form.- A.
Tumulus
- B.
Dolmen
- C.
Menhir
- D.
Cromlech
- 3.
![A prehistoric burial mound.
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A prehistoric burial mound.- A.
Stele
- B.
Fillet
- C.
Tumulus
- D.
Horus
- 4.
![The earliest form of dwelling developed by man.
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The earliest form of dwelling developed by man.- A.
Tent
- B.
Hut
- C.
Rock Cave
- D.
Megaron
- 5.
![Early type of tomb in Egypt. - ProProfs]( "Early type of tomb in Egypt.")
Early type of tomb in Egypt.- A.
Mastaba
- B.
Pyramid
- C.
Tholos
- D.
Dromos
- 6.
![The favorite motifs / design of the Egyptians includes the lotus and:
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The favorite motifs / design of the Egyptians includes the lotus and:- A.
Feather
- B.
Palm
- C.
Scarab
- D.
Rope
- 7.
![A characteristic feature of an Egyptian external wall. - ProProfs]( "A characteristic feature of an Egyptian external wall.")
A characteristic feature of an Egyptian external wall.- A.
Levered
- B.
Battered
- C.
Plain
- D.
Embatted
- 8.
![The torus mold in Egyptian temples were used to cover the ______ of the walls.
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The torus mold in Egyptian temples were used to cover the ______ of the walls.- A.
Angles
- B.
Base
- C.
Cornice
- D.
Jambs
- 9.
![A memorial of victory over one tribe in Egyptian architecture.
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A memorial of victory over one tribe in Egyptian architecture.- A.
Monolith
- B.
Pyramid
- C.
Mastaba
- D.
Cromlech
- 10.
![The massive sloping towers fronted by obelisks and are known as gateways in Egypt.
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The massive sloping towers fronted by obelisks and are known as gateways in Egypt.- A.
Avenue of the Sphinx
- B.
Pylon
- C.
Hypostyle Column
- D.
Stele
- 11.
![A mystical monster with a body of a lion and head of a man in an Egyptian structure. - ProProfs]( "A mystical monster with a body of a lion and head of a man in an Egyptian structure.")
A mystical monster with a body of a lion and head of a man in an Egyptian structure.- A.
Androsphinx
- B.
Creosphinx
- C.
Hieraosphinx
- D.
Obelisk
- 12.
![The egyptian cornice that consists of roll hollow moulding.
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The egyptian cornice that consists of roll hollow moulding.- A.
Corona
- B.
Scotia
- C.
Plinth
- D.
Gorge
- 13.
![Monumental pillars usually in pairs at the temple entrances and considered as the symbol of "Heliopolis", the sun god.
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Monumental pillars usually in pairs at the temple entrances and considered as the symbol of "Heliopolis", the sun god.- A.
Avenue of the Sphinx
- B.
Pylon
- C.
Obelisks
- D.
Osiris Pillars
- 14.
![The Colossi of Memnon was erected by:
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The Colossi of Memnon was erected by:- A.
Thothmes I
- B.
Set I
- C.
Senusrets
- D.
Amenophis III
- 15.Known as the royal architect and superinrendent of pyramids.
- A.
Rameses II
- B.
Chephren
- C.
Sargon
- D.
Thi
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