Greek Architecture

Which of the following is not one of the primary Greek 'orders' of architecture?

• Doric

• Ionic

• Corinthian

• Franklin

Which order of Greek columns was the most decorative?

• Doric

• Ionic

• Corinthian

Which order of Greek columns had the most simple design?

• Doric

• Ionic

• Corinthian

What was the main decorative feature of the Ionic order of columns?

• scrolls and acanthus leaves

• scrolls on each side of the capital

• feathers

What were the grooves down the sides of the columns called?

• fluting

• stripes

• ridges

What Greek god was the Parthenon dedicated to?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hera

• Athena

What were 'stoas'?

• the inner chamber of the temple

• a type of gymnasium

• Covered walkways where merchants could sell goods

• a theatre built into the side of a hill

What is the design at the top of a column called?

• capital

• frieze

• pediment

• propylaea

What was "cella"?

• the inner chamber in a temple

• a decorative design at the top of a column

• a decorative panel above the column that contained sculptures

• a processional gateway

What is the decorated triangle between the frieze and the roof called?

• frieze

• pediment

• capital

• column