Exploring the Parthenon and Acropolis

What is the Parthenon?

• A temple dedicated to Zeus

• A temple dedicated to Athena

• A marketplace in Athens

• A theatre in Athens

Who ordered the construction of the Parthenon?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Pericles

• Aristotle

How long did it take to construct the Parthenon?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

In which year was the Parthenon inaugurated?

• 447 B.C.

• 438 B.C.

• 432 B.C.

• 480 B.C.

Who were the architects of the Parthenon?

• Ictinus and Callicrates

• Phidias and Socrates

• Plato and Aristotle

• Pericles and Phidias

What does "chryselephantine" mean?

• Made of stone

• Made of bronze

• Plated with gold and ivory

• Made of wood

What is the meaning of "Acropolis" in Greek?

• Lower city

• Higher city

• Sacred city

• Ancient city

Who sculpted the statue of Athena inside the Parthenon?

• Ictinus

• Callicrates

• Phidias

• Pericles

What happened to the earlier temples to Athena on the site of the Parthenon?

• They were completed and still stand today

• They were destroyed by the Persians

• They were moved to another location

• They were converted into marketplaces

What material was used for the statue of Athena in the Parthenon?

• Marble

• Bronze

• Gold and ivory

• Wood