1) Draw and label a sketch of post and lintel construction technique, explain how and why this technique was used in early architecture, and provide a specific example of its use from the material we have studied so far. (20 points)
2) Provide a short essay answer for the following question. Your answer should be double-spaced and at least one page in length. Be sure to provide specific examples to support your ideas. (25 points)
Using one example from our material define “prehistoric” (what does the term mean?) and discuss
the challenges surrounding the study of prehistoric material.
3) Provide a short essay answer for the following question. Your answer should be double-spaced and at least one page in length. Be sure to provide specific examples to support your ideas. (25 points)
We have looked at three civilizations since the beginning of class – Prehistoric Europe, the Ancient
Near East, and Ancient Egypt. What conclusions can you draw about the similarities and differences
between these three early civilizations and the development of early civilizations in general? How do
we explain these similarities and/or differences? Include and discuss at least one example (a work of
“art”) from each civilization that supports your conclusions.