The Ming Architecture of Beijing Follows the Traditional Chinese Construction

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Ming architecture of Beijing follows the traditional Chinese construction technique. Which of the following identifies that traditional construction technique?

• A) bracketing system
• B) trabeated system
• C) arcuated system
• D) timber-framing system

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Definitions:

Formal Operations

The final stage of cognitive development (according to Piaget), characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children gain the ability for logical thought about concrete objects and situations, typically occurring between 7 and 11 years of age.

Hypothetical Questions

Questions about situations that are not real but are posed for discussion or consideration of potential outcomes.

Scale Model

A physical representation of an object that maintains accurate relationships between all important aspects of the model and the actual object, but at a reduced size.