Construction materials
This natural material is soft when wet and hard when baked. It is used to make bricks and pottery. What is it?
Clay
A tall, narrow structure that stands alone or forms part of a building (e.g., Bayterek in Astana). What type of building is it?
Tower
"Nomadic people need ____ homes because of their constant movement." (Options: flexible, iconic, distinctive)
flexible
What does the word "inhabited" mean?
Lived in, occupied, or populated by people or animals.
Boards and planks of this material are often used in construction for flooring, doors, and window frames. What is it?
Wood
A building with a square base and four triangular sides that meet in a point at the top. What type of building is it?
Pyramid
"Arabian architecture has a very ____ look; it’s very easy to recognise." (Options: innovative, distinctive, flexible)
distinctive
What does the word "insulate" mean?
To protect something from heat, cold, or noise by covering it with a special material.
This is a hard material used for building that is made by mixing cement with sand, water, and small stones. What is it?
Concrete
A tall building with a light at the top that guides ships at sea. What type of building is it?
Lighthouse
"The Eiffel Tower is undoubtedly the most ____ landmark of France." (Options: flexible, iconic, innovative)
What does the phrase "blow someone away" mean?
To impress, surprise, or amaze someone greatly.
Various types of this material, such as iron and steel, are used for the structural frameworks of high-rise buildings. What is it?
Metal
An open-air circular or oval building with central space for events surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators (e.g., the Colosseum). What type of building is it?
Amphitheatre
"Using ____ building materials helps to prevent a structure from cracking." (Options: flexible, iconic, distinctive)
flexible
What does an "exoskeleton" mean in architecture?
An external framework or supportive outer structure that carries the weight of a building.