Critical Studies 1 - I.D Test

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1. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Temple at Luxor in Egypt, which was built approximately between 1408-1300 BC.

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Critical Studies 1 - I.D Test - Quiz

EXTRACT:
The 27 August test includes material from the first half of the CS1 course. It will consist of twenty-five buildings from the following selection (alternative images are included for some of these).
For each, you will be asked to supply three items of information:
Building name, Location (town/city and country), and... see moreapproximate Date.
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2. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Pyramids at Giza, Egypt, 2650-2472 BC. The Pyramids at Giza are located in Egypt and were built during the time period of 2650-2472 BC. These pyramids are one of the most famous and iconic structures in the world, and they were built as tombs for the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. The three pyramids at Giza are known as the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. They are a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Egyptians.

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3. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) in Rome, Italy, which was built between 69-80 AD.

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4. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Lion Gate, Citadel of Mycenae, Greece, ca.1250 BC. The Lion Gate is located at the Citadel of Mycenae in Greece and was built around 1250 BC. It is a monumental entrance to the ancient city and is famous for its relief sculptures of two lions.

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5. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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Stonehenge is a famous prehistoric monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. It was built during the period of approximately 3000-1500 BC. Stonehenge consists of a circular arrangement of large standing stones, known as megaliths, and is believed to have served as a ceremonial and burial site. The monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts millions of tourists every year.

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6. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Temple at Luxor, located in Egypt and estimated to have been built between 1408-1300 BC.

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7. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is St. Peter's Basilica (old St. Peter's), Rome, Italy, 324 AD (Demolished 16th Century). This is because St. Peter's Basilica is located in Rome, Italy and was built in 324 AD. However, the old St. Peter's Basilica was demolished in the 16th century. The other options mentioned in the list, such as Basilica of Constantine, Baths Of Caracalla, Palace of King Minos, and Temple Of Amon, do not match the given information.

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8. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The answer correctly identifies the Temple of Amon, located in Karnak, Egypt, and states that it was built approximately between 1530-1323 BC. This information matches the given details in the question.

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9. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Aqueduct, Segovia, Spain, 1st or 2nd Century AD. The Port Du Gard is not the correct building name and Cambodia is not the correct location. The Port Du Gard is actually located in France, not Spain. The approximate date of 14 AD is incorrect as well, as the aqueduct in Segovia was built in the 1st or 2nd century AD.

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10. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Port du Gard, located in Nimes, France, and was built in 14 AD.

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11. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.  

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The correct answer is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located in Deir-El-Bahri, Egypt, and approximately built around 1470 BC.

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12. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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St Basil is the correct answer because it matches the given information. The building is located in Moscow, Russia and was constructed between 1555 and 1561.

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13. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, which was built in the 1st Century AD.

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14. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Treasury of Atreus in Mycenae, Greece, dating back to approximately 1300 BC.

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15. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Tikai (Mayan), Guatemala, 2nd to 9th Century AD. The Tikai is a building located in Guatemala and was built by the Mayan civilization between the 2nd and 9th centuries AD. It is known for its unique architectural style and is considered a significant historical and cultural site in the region.

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16. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Pantheon is a building located in Rome, Italy, and was constructed between the years 120-125 AD.

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17. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Treasury of Atreus, located in Mycenae, Greece, and was built around 1300 BC.

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18. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Stepped Pyramid of Djoser is located in Saqqara, Egypt and was built around 2750 BC. It is considered to be the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt and is a prime example of early pyramid architecture. The pyramid was built for Pharaoh Djoser and was designed by his architect, Imhotep. The stepped structure of the pyramid consists of six layers, each smaller than the one below it, creating a step-like appearance. This architectural design was a precursor to the smooth-sided pyramids that would later be built in Egypt.

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19. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Baths of Caracalla, located in Rome, Italy, and built between 211-217 AD. This ancient Roman bathing complex was known for its impressive size and architectural features, including its large central hall and underground heating system. It was a popular social gathering place and a symbol of Roman luxury and opulence. The Baths of Caracalla were in use for several centuries before falling into disrepair and eventually being demolished in the 16th century.

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20. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Tikai (Mayan), Guatemala, 2nd to 9th Century AD. The Tikai is a Mayan building located in Guatemala. It was constructed between the 2nd and 9th centuries AD.

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21. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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St. Peter's Basilica (old St. Peter's) is located in Rome, Italy. It was built in 324 AD but was later demolished in the 16th century.

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22. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.  

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The correct answer is The Castillo, located in Chichen Itza, Mexico, and was built between the 9th and 12th centuries AD.

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23. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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Santa Maria Maggiore is the correct answer because it is a building located in Rome, Italy, and was constructed in 432 AD.

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24. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Arch of Titus is located in Rome, Italy and was built in 82 AD.

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25. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Pantheon is located in Rome, Italy and was built between 120-125 AD.

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26. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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27. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Menec Alignment is not mentioned in the given information, so it cannot be the correct answer. The correct answer is Henge, Avebury, Wiltshire, England, ca. 3000 BC. This is because Avebury is a henge located in Wiltshire, England, and it was built around 3000 BC. Stonehenge is also mentioned in the information, but it is not the correct answer as it is not a henge, but a separate monument.

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28. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Ziggurat at Ur is located in Mesopotamia (Iraq) and was built between 2125-2025 BC. A ziggurat is a type of stepped pyramid that was commonly found in ancient Mesopotamia. It was used as a religious temple and was dedicated to the moon god Nanna. The Ziggurat at Ur is one of the best-preserved examples of this architectural style and is considered a significant historical and cultural site.

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29. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Arch of Constantine is located in Rome, Italy and was built in 312 AD. It is a triumphal arch that was erected to commemorate the victory of Emperor Constantine I in the Battle of Milvian Bridge. The arch is known for its intricate reliefs and sculptures, which depict various scenes from Roman history. It is considered to be one of the most important examples of Roman imperial architecture and is a popular tourist attraction in Rome.

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30. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Treasury of Atreus is located in Mycenae, Greece and was built around 1300 BC. It is a beehive-shaped tomb that was constructed for a prominent member of the Mycenaean civilization. The tomb is made of large stone blocks and has a long entrance corridor leading to a central burial chamber. The Treasury of Atreus is an impressive example of Mycenaean architecture and is known for its intricate stonework and impressive size.

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31. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Stepped Pyramid of Djoser is located in Saqqara, Egypt and was constructed around 2750 BC. It is considered to be the earliest large-scale cut stone construction and is one of the most important structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The pyramid was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Djoser by his architect Imhotep. It consists of six stacked mastabas (rectangular structures with sloping sides) and reaches a height of 6 steps or levels. The pyramid complex also includes a mortuary temple and various other structures, making it a significant architectural and historical site.

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32. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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Pharos (lighthouse) is located in Alexandria, Egypt and was built approximately between 297-283 BC.

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33. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is "Maison Carree, Mimes, France, ca.16 BC." The Maison Carree is a Roman temple located in the town of Mimes in France. It was built around 16 BC and is considered one of the best-preserved Roman temples in the world.

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34. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Temple of Amon located in Karnak, Egypt. It was built approximately between 1530-1323 BC.

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35. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Basilica of Constantine, located in Rome, Italy, and built between 306-312 AD.

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36. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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Santa Costanza is located in Rome, Italy and was built in 330 AD.

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37. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Cryptoporticus in Aries, France, dating back to approximately 30 BC.

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38. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Theater at Epidauros in Greece, which was built around 300 BC.

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39. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is St. Peter's Basilica (old St. Peter's), Rome, Italy, 324 AD (Demolished 16th Century). This is the correct answer because it matches the information provided in the question. St. Peter's Basilica, located in Rome, Italy, was originally built in 324 AD but was later demolished in the 16th century.

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40. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Bent Pyramid, located in Dahshur, Egypt, dating back to approximately 2723 BC.

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41. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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Santa Costanza is the correct answer because it is a building located in Rome, Italy, and it was approximately built in 330 AD.

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42. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Sant' Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, ca. 535 AD. This is the correct answer because it matches the information given in the list. Sant' Apollinare in Classe is a building located in Ravenna, Italy, and it was built around 535 AD.

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43. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, 237-257 BC. This temple is located in the town of Edfu in Egypt and was built between 237 and 257 BC. It is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. The temple is known for its impressive size and well-preserved reliefs and inscriptions, which provide valuable information about ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices.

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44. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Temple of Apollo Epicurius is located in Bassae, Greece and was built around 450-425 BC.

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45. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is S.Sophia (Hagia Sophia), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey, 532-537 AD. This is because the other buildings mentioned in the list are located in different cities and countries, and have different approximate dates of construction. S.Sophia, also known as Hagia Sophia, is located in Constantinople (now Istanbul) in Turkey and was built between 532 and 537 AD.

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46. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Tholos Temple of Athena Pronaia, located in Delphi, Greece, and was built around 370 BC.

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47. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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48. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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San Vitale is a building located in Ravenna, Italy. It was constructed between 526 and 547 AD.

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49. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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50. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Palace of King Minos, located in Knossos, Crete, and dating back to approximately 1800-1400 BC.

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51. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Hephaisteon (Theseum), Athens, Greece, 449-444 BC. The Hephaisteon, also known as the Theseum, is a temple located in Athens, Greece. It was built between 449 and 444 BC, making it one of the oldest temples in the city. The temple is dedicated to Hephaestus, the Greek god of blacksmiths and craftsmanship. It is an excellent example of classical Greek architecture, with its Doric columns and intricate friezes. The Hephaisteon is considered a significant historical and architectural landmark in Athens.

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52. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Menec Alignment is located in Carnac, Brittany, France and was built around 4500 BC.

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53. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is S.Sophia (Hagia Sophia), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey, 532-537 AD. The other buildings mentioned in the list are not located in Constantinople (Istanbul) or were not built during the specified time period. S.Sophia, also known as Hagia Sophia, is a famous Byzantine architectural masterpiece located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built between 532 and 537 AD during the reign of Emperor Justinian I.

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54. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Temple of Horus is located in Edfu, Egypt and was built between 237-257 BC.

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55. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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56. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Temple of Athena Nike is located in the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built around 425 BC.

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57. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the "Unfinished Temple" located in Segesta, Sicily, and was built around 425-416 BC.

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58. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Temple of Artemis (Diana) is located in Ephesus, Turkey and was built around 325 BC.

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59. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The Temple of Portunus is located in Rome, Italy and was built around 40 BC.

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60. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Arena, Verona, Italy, 1st Century AD. The Arena is a Roman amphitheater located in Verona, Italy. It was built in the 1st century AD, making it a structure from the ancient Roman era. The Arena is one of the best-preserved amphitheaters and is still used today for concerts and operas.

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61. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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San Vitale is a building located in Ravenna, Italy, and was constructed between 526-547 AD.

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62. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, located in Bassae, Greece, and estimated to have been built around 450-425 BC.

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63. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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64. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Sant' Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy, 493-525 AD. This is because Sant' Apollinare Nuovo is the only building mentioned that is located in Ravenna, Italy. Additionally, the approximate date of 493-525 AD matches the time period in which Sant' Apollinare Nuovo was constructed.

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65. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Parthenon, located in the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built between 447-432 BC.

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66. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The given answer correctly identifies the building as the Erechtheion, located in Athens, Greece. The approximate date provided is 421-405 BC. The Erechtheion is a temple on the Acropolis in Athens and is known for its unique design and intricate carvings. It was built during the Golden Age of Athens and is dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon. It is considered one of the most important ancient Greek buildings and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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67. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is Sant' Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, ca. 535 AD. This is the only option that matches all three items of information given in the question. Sant' Apollinare in Classe is the building name, Ravenna is the location (town/city and country), and ca. 535 AD is the approximate date.

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68. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Temple of Zeus Olympios (The Olympieion) located in Athens, Greece. It was built between 147 BC and 132 AD.

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69. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Old Temple of Hera at Olympia, located in Greece and estimated to be built around 600 BC.

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70. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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San Vitale is a building located in Ravenna, Italy, and was constructed between 526-547 AD.

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71. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the First Temple of Hera, located in Paestum, Italy, and estimated to be built around 540 BC.

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72. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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Sant' Apollinare Nuovo is a building located in Ravenna, Italy. It was built between 493 and 525 AD.

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73. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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Santa Sabina is located in Rome, Italy and was built in 425 AD.

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74. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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75. Supply three items of information: Building name, Location (town/city and country), and approximate Date.

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The correct answer is the Theater of Marcellus. It is located in Rome, Italy and was built in 12 AD.

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