Universiteit van Pretoria • Departement Argitektuur • Kopiereg voorbehou

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OMG 310

Test 04.11.2006

Time: 2 hours (30%)

This is a closed book exam!

1. Who is the longest serving head of state in Africa and one of the longest in the
world?(1)
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2. In which country might people greet each other with these words: Friend, from
what river do you drink? (1)
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3. In what way has the importance of rivers affected the layout of villages and
towns of the Fang people? (2)
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4. Referring to Mazrui’s explanation of the “winter gap” and how it affects built
culture: give two examples of differing contexts in Africa where climate has a
profound influence on the architecture. (2)
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5. Where is this island town? Where is this proposed development and which two
rivers meet at its location? (2)

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6. What are the five areas of pre-colonial African urbanization as described by

Connah? (5)
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7. Write down, on the diagram of the ruins in Zimbabwe below, as many aspects of
the perceived symbolism of the complex as you can and how they may have
influenced the design of the layout or detailing of the complex. (3)

8. What relationship did GZ have with Mapungubwe? (2)

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9. Great Zimbabwe is best known for its dry wall constructions. What fact about GZ
is usually omitted that is highlighted by Connah? (2)
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10. Draw a diagram of West Africa and its main pre-colonial civilizations with some
explanation of the factors that led to their development in those particular
locations. (5)

11. Which three student presentations on artifacts in various African contexts stand
out for you as having been successful in approaching the issue of interpretation
of the built environment in an eco-systemic way. (5)
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