Greek Architecture Worksheet

What is the meaning of 'Hellenic' in the context of Greek history and culture? Hellenic refers to:

• ancient Greek history, culture and art, especially before the time of Alexander the Great

• the Roman influence on Greek society

• modern Greek language and customs

• the mythology of the ancient Egyptians

What does 'Hellenistic' refer to in Greek history? Fill in the blank: Hellenistic refers to ________.

• Greek history, culture and art from the time of Alexander the Great’s death in 323 BC, through the 1st century BC, during which Greek dynasties were established in Egypt, Syria and Persia, and Greek culture was modified by foreign elements.

• the period of Greek history before the rise of city-states like Athens and Sparta.

• the time when Rome conquered Greece and imposed Roman culture.

• the era of Greek mythology and the creation of the Olympic Games.

Which temple is considered the most important surviving building of Classical Greece?

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• The Pantheon

• The Temple of Zeus

What is a key feature of Etruscan architecture that influenced later Roman architecture?

• The use of the true stone arch

• The use of flying buttresses

• The construction of glass domes

• The development of Corinthian columns

The geographical features of the Greek peninsula influenced the development of Greek city-states by:

• Encouraging the formation of independent city-states due to mountains and isolated valleys.

• Promoting a single unified government across the peninsula.

• Making large-scale agriculture easy and widespread.

• Allowing easy travel and communication between all regions.

What geographic feature made navigation and seafaring important in Ancient Greece?

• Dense forests

• Mountainous lands and long inlets of the sea

• Vast deserts

• Large plains

According to the passage, what was a result of the intermediate climate in Ancient Greece?

• Temples were built underground

• Clear air and intense summer sunshine allowed appreciation of fine building details

• Buildings were made entirely of wood

• Winters were extremely wet

Fill in the blank: In Ancient Greece, temples received light only through their _______.

• doors

• windows

• roofs

• walls

Which material was abundant and commonly used for tiles in Ancient Greece?

• Timber

• Marble

• Fired terra cotta

• Sandstone

Timber was abundant in Ancient Greece and used for most buildings.

• True

• False