Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BARCH
SEMESTER I • EXAMINATION WINTER 2016
Sub ject Code: 1015005 Date: 02/01/2017
Subject Name: Humanities 1
Time: 10:30AM 12: 30PM Total Mar ks: 50
Instructions:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions whenever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q1.
Sketch the shelter and settlements of Paleolethi c (Early Stone Age)
humans in different climatic and geographical zones and describe their life cycle. 10
Q2.
Explain the importance of study tour or excursion in understanding people of different ethnic
groups, their culture an d human behaviour, with reference to its relevance to 'Responsive
Architecture." 10
Q3. Answer any two
06
i. Draw and explain Megalithic late Stone Age) monument of Stonhenge at Salisbury,
England.
ii. Bhimbetka Caves its timeline, location and what is it known for.
iii. Jericho Settlement Neolithic Era) Describe the location and import ance evidences
found at this archeological site.
Q3. Answer any four
04
i. What is Archeology
ii . Along which river did the Eygptian Civilization develop
iii . Which are the four oldest civilisations
iv. What does the term 'Nomadic Tribe' mean
v. Caves at Lascaux France, known for
Q4. Answer any two
06
i. Describe the term Humanities. Explain its importance with respect to Ar chitecture.
ii. Define the term Pre history, Proto history History.
iii. Explain the inter relationship of socio cultural, politico economical aspects of the
society a nd its relevance to Architecture.
Q4. Answer any four
04
i. Name the important natural features which the early humans considered for their settlement
and growth .
ii . Name two important rivers of the famous 'Fertile Crescent' region
iiiiii. Which civilization is known to have invented the Wheel Which civilization is known to have invented the Wheel
iviv. Which material was widely used in construction of settlements of Ancient civilisations? . Which material was widely used in construction of settlements of Ancient civilisations?
v.v. In which ancient civilisation did the Domestication of Animals and FarmIn which ancient civilisation did the Domestication of Animals and Farming happen? ing happen?
Q5. Answer any two 06
Q5. Answer any two 06
i.i. Write notes with Sketches on Neolithic dwelling and settlement of CatalWrite notes with Sketches on Neolithic dwelling and settlement of Catal--Huyuk. Huyuk.
ii.ii. Write any three Babylonian laws from the 'Hammurabi Code' . Write any three Babylonian laws from the 'Hammurabi Code' .
iii.iii. Write a short note on the Mesopotamian Civillisation. Write a short note on the Mesopotamian Civillisation.
Q5. Answer any four
Q5. Answer any four 04 04
i.i. To which civilisation does the "Hanging Gardens" belong ?To which civilisation does the "Hanging Gardens" belong
iiii. On which river bank does Harrappa lie . On which river bank does Harrappa lie
iiiiii. What is the m. What is the meaning of " Moheneaning of " Mohen--jojo--Daro" Daro"
iviv. Which civilisation used "Heirioglyphic script . Which civilisation used "Heirioglyphic script
vv. What was the writing system deveoped by Sumerians known as . What was the writing system deveoped by Sumerians known as
Q6. Answer any two
Q6. Answer any two 0606
i.i. Sketch and explain the "Great Bath" of MohenSketch and explain the "Great Bath" of Mohen--jojo--Daro and it's importance. Daro and it's importance.
ii.ii. Sketch and explain "Ziggurat" of Ur, it's construction material and structural principles.Sketch and explain "Ziggurat" of Ur, it's construction material and structural principles.
iii.iii. Sketch and explain the Pyramid complex at Giza, of Ancient Eygpt, including the Sketch and explain the Pyramid complex at Giza, of Ancient Eygpt, including the
importance of its orientation and construction material and technique. importance of its orientation and construction material and technique.
Q6. Answer any four
Q6. Answer any four 04 04
ii. What is "Citadel" What is "Citadel"
iiii. What is Iron Age What is Iron Age
iii.iii. What is Papyrus ?What is Papyrus
iviv. What does Mythology mean . What does Mythology mean
vv. What is inscripti. What is inscription on
Q7 Answer an
Q7 Answer any two 06 y two 06
i. i. Sketch and explain Mortuary Temple of Queen Hutshepsut of Eygptian Civilisation. Sketch and explain Mortuary Temple of Queen Hutshepsut of Eygptian Civilisation.
ii.ii. Sketch and explain Town Sketch and explain Town planning and drainage system of Harrappan Civilisation. planning and drainage system of Harrappan Civilisation.
iii.iii. Sketch and explain the Hangiong Gardens of Babylon. Sketch and explain the Hangiong Gardens of Babylon.
Q7 Answer any four
Q7 Answer any four 0404
i. Name the animals found on the seals of Harrapan civilisation.i. Name the animals found on the seals of Harrapan civilisation.
ii. Pecularities of Sphinx of Giza .ii. Pecularities of Sphinx of Giza .
iii. Name the dynasty of the ancient city of Persepolis.iii. Name the dynasty of the ancient city of Persepolis.
iv. In which civiv. In which civilisation is advanced pottery found ilisation is advanced pottery found
v. What does the term Terracota mean v. What does the term Terracota mean