Critical Studies 1 - I.D Test

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1. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Temple at Luxor in Egypt, which was built approximately between 1408-1300 BC.

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Critical Studies 1 - I.D Test - Quiz

EXTRACT:
The 27 August test includes material from the first half of the CS1 course. It will consist of twenty-five buildings from the following selection (alternative images are included for some of these).
For each, you will be asked to supply three items of information:
Building name, Location (town/city and country), and... see moreapproximate Date.
Let me know if there are any mistakes. GOOD LUCK! see less

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2. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Pyramids at Giza, Egypt, 2650-2472 BC. The Pyramids at Giza are located in Egypt and were built during the time period of 2650-2472 BC. These pyramids are one of the most famous and iconic structures in the world, and they were built as tombs for the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. The three pyramids at Giza are known as the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. They are a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Egyptians.

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3. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) in Rome, Italy, which was built between 69-80 AD.

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4. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Lion Gate, Citadel of Mycenae, Greece, ca.1250 BC. The Lion Gate is located at the Citadel of Mycenae in Greece and was built around 1250 BC. It is a monumental entrance to the ancient city and is famous for its relief sculptures of two lions.

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5. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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Stonehenge is a famous prehistoric monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. It was built during the period of approximately 3000-1500 BC. Stonehenge consists of a circular arrangement of large standing stones, known as megaliths, and is believed to have served as a ceremonial and burial site. The monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts millions of tourists every year.

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6. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Temple at Luxor, located in Egypt and estimated to have been built between 1408-1300 BC.

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7. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is St. Peter's Basilica (old St. Peter's), Rome, Italy, 324 AD (Demolished 16th Century). This is because St. Peter's Basilica is located in Rome, Italy and was built in 324 AD. However, the old St. Peter's Basilica was demolished in the 16th century. The other options mentioned in the list, such as Basilica of Constantine, Baths Of Caracalla, Palace of King Minos, and Temple Of Amon, do not match the given information.

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8. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The answer correctly identifies the Temple of Amon, located in Karnak, Egypt, and states that it was built approximately between 1530-1323 BC. This information matches the given details in the question.

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9. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Aqueduct, Segovia, Spain, 1st or 2nd Century AD. The Port Du Gard is not the correct building name and Cambodia is not the correct location. The Port Du Gard is actually located in France, not Spain. The approximate date of 14 AD is incorrect as well, as the aqueduct in Segovia was built in the 1st or 2nd century AD.

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10. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Port du Gard, located in Nimes, France, and was built in 14 AD.

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11. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.  

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The correct answer is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located in Deir-El-Bahri, Egypt, and approximately built around 1470 BC.

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12. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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St Basil is the correct answer because it matches the given information. The building is located in Moscow, Russia and was constructed between 1555 and 1561.

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13. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, which was built in the 1st Century AD.

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14. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Treasury of Atreus in Mycenae, Greece, dating back to approximately 1300 BC.

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15. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Tikai (Mayan), Guatemala, 2nd to 9th Century AD. The Tikai is a building located in Guatemala and was built by the Mayan civilization between the 2nd and 9th centuries AD. It is known for its unique architectural style and is considered a significant historical and cultural site in the region.

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16. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Pantheon is a building located in Rome, Italy, and was constructed between the years 120-125 AD.

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17. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Treasury of Atreus, located in Mycenae, Greece, and was built around 1300 BC.

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18. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.