Ancient Greece and Roman Architecture

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During which years did the Greek Era take place?

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1100 – 146 BC

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Which era is associated with the years 509BC to 70AD? Options: The Roman Era, The Greek Era, The Egyptian Era, The Byzantine Era

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The Roman Era

Front

Which of the following best describes the role of mathematics in Greek architecture?
Options:
It was only used for decorative purposes.
It was used in all aspects of planning and every part of the building.
It was rarely used in construction.
It was only used for calculating costs.

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It was used in all aspects of planning and every part of the building.

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What was the primary focus of Greek architecture during the Greek Era (1100 - 146 BC)?

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Temple and religious buildings

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How were Greek temples typically oriented in terms of spatial form?

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Isolated and facing east/west

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Which part of a classical column is located at the very bottom and serves as the base for the entire structure?

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Stylobate

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main Greek column styles shown in the image? Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan

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Tuscan

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What is the main architectural feature visible in the image of the Temple of Hera at Olympia?

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Stone columns

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Is the Temple of Aphaia on Aegina Greek or Roman?

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Greek

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Which statement best describes the decorative style of Roman architecture? Options: Minimalist, with little to no decoration; More ornate, often with engaged columns and decorative elements; Focused on plain, unadorned surfaces; Only used painted murals for decoration

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More ornate, often with engaged columns and decorative elements