The Acropolis & The Parthenon Frieze

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    Doric order is? 

    • A legue of city states
    • A type of architecture
    • Pericles' council
    • Name for 5th cent historians
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Explore key historical events and architectural styles of ancient Athens with 'The Acropolis & the Parthenon Frieze' quiz. Assess your understanding of the Peloponnesian League, Pericles' leadership, and the distinctive Doric order. Perfect for learners interested in ancient civilizations and historical architecture.

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  • 2. 

    Acording to Pausanias the pediment of the entrence of the Parthenon?

    • Birth of Athena

    • Birth of Athens

    • Birth of Aphrodite

    • Birth of Poseidon

    Correct Answer
    A. Birth of Athena
    Explanation
    According to Pausanias, the pediment of the entrance of the Parthenon depicts the Birth of Athena.

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  • 3. 

    Public building program largely took place in? 

    • 440-430's BCE

    • 340-330 BCE

    • 820-800 BCE

    • 720-770 BCE

    Correct Answer
    A. 440-430's BCE
    Explanation
    During the 440-430's BCE, there was a significant public building program that took place. This period corresponds to the height of the Athenian Golden Age, when Athens experienced a surge in cultural and artistic achievements. The city embarked on an ambitious construction plan, led by the statesman Pericles, which included the building of iconic structures such as the Parthenon and the Propylaea. These architectural projects aimed to showcase Athens' power and wealth, as well as to honor the gods. The public building program of the 440-430's BCE played a crucial role in shaping the architectural legacy of ancient Greece.

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  • 4. 

    Topography is the Acropolis means?

    • Its wealth

    • Its fame

    • It's location relation to the rest of Athens

    • How close it was to teh Sea

    Correct Answer
    A. It's location relation to the rest of Athens
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "its location relation to the rest of Athens." This means that the topography of the Acropolis is significant because of its positioning in relation to the rest of Athens. The location of the Acropolis within the city would have influenced its accessibility, visibility, and strategic importance.

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  • 5. 

    The 1st Peloponnesian war (undeclared) was faught between Athens and?

    • Sparta Leagues

    • Rome

    • Lesbos

    • Egypt

    Correct Answer
    A. Sparta Leagues
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Sparta Leagues. The first Peloponnesian war was fought between Athens and the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta. The war lasted from 460 to 445 BC and was primarily a conflict between these two major Greek city-states.

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  • 6. 

    The Parthenon frieze is often thought to depict ? 

    • Festival Panthenaia

    • Festival Dionysus

    • Festival Peania

    • Festival of Athena Pilos

    Correct Answer
    A. Festival Panthenaia
    Explanation
    The Parthenon frieze is a sculptural decoration that wraps around the upper part of the Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece. It is widely believed to depict the Festival Panthenaia, which was a grand religious festival dedicated to the goddess Athena. This festival was celebrated every four years and included various athletic, musical, and religious events. The Parthenon frieze showcases a procession of Athenians, gods, and mythical figures, suggesting its connection to the Festival Panthenaia and its celebration of Athena.

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  • 7. 

    Perccles can from a __________background

    • It is not known

    • Son of a freed slave

    • Aristocratic

    • Rural farming family

    Correct Answer
    A. Aristocratic
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "aristocratic" because the word "aristocratic" refers to a high social class or noble lineage. This implies that Perccles comes from a privileged and wealthy background, which is in contrast to the other options such as being the son of a freed slave or coming from a rural farming family.

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  • 8. 

    How many sets of metopes are there on the Parthenon ?

    • 2

    • 4

    • 6

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The Parthenon, a famous ancient Greek temple, has four sets of metopes. Metopes are rectangular panels that are often decorated with sculptures. Each side of the Parthenon has a different set of metopes, depicting various mythological scenes and battles. The metopes are an important part of the temple's architectural design and artistic expression.

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  • 9. 

    Pericles was elected proecutor of ?

    • Ephialtes

    • Plutarch

    • Pausanias

    • Cimon

    Correct Answer
    A. Cimon
    Explanation
    Pericles was elected proecutor of Cimon.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the fololowing is NOT a temple of the Acropolis ?

    • Temple Athene Nike

    • Shrine of Artemis Brauronia

    • Precinct of Poseidon

    • Temple of the Sun and Apollo

    Correct Answer
    A. Temple of the Sun and Apollo
    Explanation
    The Temple of the Sun and Apollo is not a temple of the Acropolis. The question asks for a temple that is not part of the Acropolis, and the Temple of the Sun and Apollo does not belong to the Acropolis.

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  • 11. 

    The Peloponnesian Legue transfered its treasury to Athens after disatser in? 

    • Sparta

    • Egypt

    • Corinth

    • Attica

    Correct Answer
    A. Egypt
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Egypt. After a disastrous defeat in Egypt, the Peloponnesian League transferred its treasury to Athens. This suggests that the defeat in Egypt had a significant impact on the league's resources and power, leading them to seek refuge and support from Athens. This move also highlights the strategic importance of Egypt in the ancient world and its influence on the balance of power between different city-states and alliances.

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