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Greek Architecture

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This picture is an example of Greek architecture of which type of column?
a)
Greek
b)
Corinthian
c)
Doric
d)
Ionic
2.
This picture is an example of what type of Greek architecture.
a)
Doric
b)
Ionic
c)
Corinthian
d)
Marble
3.
What type of column is this?
a)
Doric
b)
Ionic
c)
Corinthian
d)
Pretty
4.
Where is the building in the picture located?
a)
Athens
b)
Sparta
c)
Corinth
d)
Washington D.C.
5.
Are the columns in the building an example of Greek architecture?
a)
Yes
b)
No
6.

What type of columns are pictured?

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

d)

Composite

7.

The most famous Greek temple is called:

a)

The Parthenon

b)

The Acropolis

c)

The Temple of Athena

d)

The Temple of Zeus

8.

Greek classical style is best known for its:

a)

Columns

b)

Colors

c)

Height

d)

Strength

9.

The Parthenon has _______________ style columns.

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

10.

The White House has _______________ style columns.

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

11.

The Capitol Building has _______________ style columns.

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

12.

The Lincoln Memorial has ________________ columns.

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

13.

The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has ________________ columns.

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

14.

The Supreme Court has _______________ columns.

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

15.
What is a pediment?
a)
triangular upper part of the front of a temple or building in Greece
b)
The rectangular lower part on the back of a temple or building in Greece 
c)
 The cylinder shaped part in front of a building or temple in Greece 
d)
 The triangular part on the back of a temple or building in Greece 
16.
True or false: the frieze is above the pediment 
a)
False
b)
True 
17.

The most complex, or creative, style of Greek column is known as:

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

18.
 What kind of column has no base 
a)
Ionic column
b)
Corinthian column
c)
Doric column
d)
None of these choices 
19.
 What kind of column has a pair of volutes (scroll-shaped ornaments)
a)
Ironic columns
b)
corinthian column
c)
Doric columns
d)
Ionic columns
20.
 What kind of column is usually decorated with leaves and flowers 
a)
Corinthian columns
b)
ionic columns 
c)
Doric columns 
d)
corination columns 
21.

What style did Grecians become famous for?

a)

Circular

b)

Architectural

c)

Modern

d)

Classical

22.

What did Grecians construct MOST often?

a)

Theatres

b)

Arenas

c)

Temples

d)

Gymnasiums

23.

The most famous Greek temple is called:

a)

The Parthenon

b)

The Acropolis

c)

The Temple of Athena

d)

The Temple of Zeus

24.

Greek classical style is best known for its:

a)

Columns

b)

Colors

c)

Height

d)

Strength

25.

The simplest style of Greek column is known as:

a)

Corinthian

b)

Ionic

c)

Doric

26.

How greeks called the upper part of the city where temples where built?

a)

Agora

b)

Upper part

c)

Acropolis

d)

Olympus hill

27.

What material was mainly used in the greek temples?

a)

Marble (mármol)

b)

Sand

c)

Bricks (ladrillo)

d)

Cement

28.

Temples at that time were decorated with...

a)

Flowers

b)

No decoration

c)

Paintings

d)

Skulls from sacrifices

29.

What is the name of this part of the temple?

a)

Cella

b)

Plint

c)

Pediment

d)

Altar

30.

What is the name of this part of the temple?

a)

Cella

b)

Pediment

c)

Plinth

d)

Peristyle

31.
This  is the wide central section part of an entablature and may be plain in the Ionic or Doric order, or decorated with bas-reliefs.
a)
Base
b)
Capital
c)
Frieze
d)
Abacus
32.

Architectural element that consisted of the triangular section found above the entablature

a)

Architrave

b)

Pediment

c)

Cornice

d)

Entasis

33.

Sculptural term for when statue appears to have weight on one leg and other leg slightly forward

a)

Cornice

b)

Caryatid

c)

Contrapposto

d)

Encaustic

34.

"ledge"; generally any horizontal decorative molding that crowns a building

a)

Cornice

b)

Entasis

c)

Caryatid

d)

Frieze

35.
The Parthenon was built in between _________.
a)
1990 to 2000
b)
447 to 442 B.C.
c)
2000 B.C. to 2005
36.
The Parthenon is on top of __________.
a)
a volcano
b)
the Acropolis
c)
a church
d)
a cave
37.

SInce the fall of ancient Greece, the building has also served as. . .

a)

a church and mosque

b)

a market and meeting place

c)

a school and library

d)

a stable and grainery

38.

The statue of Athena was how high?

a)

12 metres

b)

9 metres

c)

6 metres

39.

The statue of Athena was made of:

a)

silver

b)

gold

c)

ivory

d)

lapislazuli

e)

marble

40.

Check the materials that Greeks used the most.(3)

a)

Limestone

b)

Wood

c)

Ivory

d)

Marble

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