The Parthenon

Temple on the Athenian Acropolis that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Polis

• Parthenon

Which goddess was honored at the Parthenon?

• Demeter

• Artemis

• Athena

• Aphrodite

Who was the architect of the Parthenon?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Ictinus

• Herodotus

When was the Parthenon constructed?

• 4th century BC

• 5th century BC

• 3rd century BC

• 6th century BC

Who was Phidias?

• The sculptor who oversaw the construction of the Parthenon

• The architect of the Parthenon

• The king of Athens

• The general of Athens

What is this Greek structure, a temple to a goddess?

• Parthenon

• Pantheon

• Colosseum

• Forum

What was the primary function of the Parthenon in ancient Greece?

• A) A royal palace

• B) A military fortress

• C) A temple dedicated to Athena

• D) A public marketplace

Which architectural order is prominently featured in the Parthenon's design?

• A) Doric

• B) Ionic

• C) Corinthian

• D) Composite

What significant event led to the damage of the Parthenon in 1687?

• A) An earthquake

• B) A fire

• C) An explosion during a siege

• D) A flood

Which city is the Parthenon located in?

• A) Rome

• B) Athens

• C) Sparta

• D) Corinth