Exploring the Acropolis: A Quiz

Which of the following is the largest temple dedicated to Athena on the Acropolis?

• Erechtheon

• Parthenon

• Propylaea

• Temple of Zeus

How do you correctly spell the name of the grand entrance to the Acropolis?

• Propylaea

• Propylea

• Propylaia

• Propylae

Which structure on the Acropolis is next to the sacred olive tree?

• Parthenon

• Erechtheon

• Propylaea

• Temple of Apollo

The Parthenon is an example of which architectural order (what style are the columns)?

• Doric

• Ionic

• Corinthian

• Tuscan

Which statue once stood on the Acropolis and was dedicated to Athena as a symbol of military victory?

• Statue of Athena Parthenos

• Statue of Athena Promachos

• Statue of Zeus

• Statue of Apollo

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Parthenon?

• Caryatid Porch

• Doric columns

• Sculpted frieze

• Pediment sculptures

What was the primary purpose of the Parthenon in ancient Athens?

• Marketplace

• Temple to Athena

• Royal palace

• Theatre

Which of the following is a key site on the Acropolis?

• Colosseum

• Propylaea

• Pantheon

• Temple of Apollo

Which term describes the sculpted triangular space above the columns at the ends of the Parthenon?

• Frieze

• Pediment

• Architrave

• Metope

The Parthenon’s frieze depicts which famous event?

• The Battle of Marathon

• The Panathenaic procession

• The founding of Rome

• The Trojan War