Question

Which of the following buildings is an example of post-and-lintel construction? A. the Colonnade and Court of Amenhotep III B. the Pont du Gard Great Zimbabwe C. Notre-Dame de Chartres

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

Post-and-lintel construction is a form of building construction system in which strong horizontal members are held up by vertical strong members leaving a large space between them.

The horizontal members are known as beam, lintel, header, or architrave, and vertical horizons are known as posts, pillars, or columns. Hence named post-and-lintel construction.

An example of post-and-lintel construction from the given options is option A, the Colonnade and Court of Amenhotep III.

The Colonnade and Court of Amenhotep III was constructed by Amenhotep III. This was built as a grand entrance to the Temple of Amen of Otep. It is one hundred meters long and constructed in a post-and-lintel construction style.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Answer 2

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

Post-and-lintel construction is a form of building construction system in which strong horizontal members are held up by vertical strong members leaving a large space between them.

The horizontal members are known as beam, lintel, header, or architrave, and vertical horizons are known as posts, pillars, or columns. Hence named post-and-lintel construction.

An example of post-and-lintel construction from the given options is option A, the Colonnade and Court of Amenhotep III.

The Colonnade and Court of Amenhotep III was constructed by Amenhotep III. This was built as a grand entrance to the Temple of Amen of Otep. It is one hundred meters long and constructed in a post-and-lintel construction style.