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WorksheetsGreek Architecture Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 45mins
Ancient Greece is "The Birthplace of (a) "
In "_" BCE, Athenian leader "___" introduced the word "___"
507 BCE, Cleisthenes, demokratia
678 BCE, Pericles, demolitia
405 BCE, Ptolemy, akualatia
504 BCE, Cleisthenes, demokraticos
What is the meaning of "demokratia"?
rule by the government
rule by the people
rule for the gods
rule by virtue
rule by God
This period saw the change of temples going from modest to monumental.
Sanctuaries were filled with impressive and artifacts
Archaic Period (800-490 BCE)
Classical Period (490-323 BCE)
Hellenistic Period (323-146 BCE)
This period saw the maturation of Greek design, and welcomed notable structures such as the Parthenon
Archaic Period (800-490 BCE)
Classical Period (490-323 BCE)
Hellenistic Period (323-146 BCE)
The Greeks during this period lived under Alexander the Great's
shadow
Archaic Period (800-490 BCE)
Classical Period (490-323 BCE)
Hellenistic Period (323-146 BCE)
The two Greek mountains said in class
Mount Olympus and Gaia
Pindus
Mountains and Mount Olympus
Mount Terra and Pindus
Pindus and Mount Olimpus
The three seas that surrounds Greece
Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea,
and Aegean Sea
Doric Sea, Ionian Sea, Corinthian Sea
Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Argus Sea
Ionian Sea, Olympus Sea, Arctic Sea
The Greeks lived in a "_"
(a)
Basic unit of dimension
Perimeter of a column
Radius of a column
Diameter of a column
Area of a column
Distance of a column
Oldest, simplest, and largest order
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
It is the fullest expression of the Doric Order
(a)
Who were the architects who were tasked to design the Parthenon?
(use "and" in the middle)
(a)
A rounded section at the bottom of the capital (Doric Order)
ectninus
echinus
abacus
abacada
Frieze is separated from the architrave by a narrow band called
"___"
regular
regula
regina
regal
Entablature has a distinctive frieze decorated with vertical
channels, or "___".
anteglyphs
triglyphs
quantaglyphs
tetraglyphs
Between triglyphs are spaces, called " (a) " that sculpted with
figures and ornamentation.
This order originated in mid-6th century BCE Asia Minor. It had been transmitted to mainland Greece by the 5th century BCE.
Examples: Temple to Athena Nike
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Where did the Ionic Order originate?
lonia, coastal region of central Anatolia
Athens, the birthplace of democracy
Anatoly, the birthplace of anatomy
Persia, the land of kings
Who designed Temple to Athena Nike?
Callicrates
Pericles
Mnesikles
Ictinus
This order is easy to recognize because of the two scrolls, called " (a) "
on its capital.
Ionic Order
Between the volutes is a curved selection that is carved with oval
decoration known as " (a) "
This temple was built by Croesus, King of Lydia in 550 BCE.
Destroyed by invading Goths in 262 CE.
Once classed as the Seven Wonders of the World.
The Temple of Artemis
The Parthenon
Artemesium
The Temple of Zeus
The Spolarium
Latest and most elaborate of the Classical Orders.
Connected in antiquity with the Greek city-state of Corinth.
Favored more during the Hellenistic period.
Doric
Corinthian
Ionic
Where was the Corinthian Order invented?
Sparta
Athens
Thebes
Lydia
It is called "the feminine order"
Corinthian
Doric
Ionic
Built from 174 BCE - 131 CE
The temple's Corinthian columns measured 17.25m high with a
diameter of 1.7m each with 20 flutes.
Its tall columns and ambitious layout made the temple one of the
largest ever built in the ancient .
(2 answers)
The Temple of Zeus
The Parthenon
Olympieion
The Temple of Athena
The Temple of Hera
A Pycnostyle has "_" diameters
1
1 and 1/2
2
2 and 1/2
It has 2 diameters
Pycnostyle
Systyle
Eustyle
Diastyle
It has 2 and 1/4 diameters
Pycnostyle
Systyle
Eustyle
Diastyle
It has 3 diameters
Pycnostyle
Systyle
Eustyle
Diastyle
It has 4 diameters
Diastyle
Systyle
Araeostyle
Pycnostyle
The placement of two columns or plastérs very
close together.
(a)
A system for spacing columns in a colonnade based on its " (a) "
What is the primary material used in Ancient Greece?
(a)
Carved stones were polished with " (a) " to make it resistant to
water.
Two of the most widely used architectural techniques in Ancient Greece are "___ & ___"
[keyword: illusion]
(use "and" in the middle)
(a)
"Mastery of Architecture"
Architectonic
Architektones
Arkitectones
Arkitecktonic
Architentura
Check the decorative elements found in Ancient Greek architecture
Geometric Patterns
War Motifs
Floral and Plant Motifs
Carved Speech
Animal Motifs
What are the decorative elements in Greek Architecture found within the choices?
Mythological Figures
Faces of Emperors
Gorgons and Medusas
Philosophical Scriptures
Dionysian Motifs
What are the decorative elements of Greek Architecture found within the choices?
Egg-and-Dart
Acanthus Scrolls
Rosettes
Scrolliums
The Face of Zeus
Decorative elements found in Ancient Greek Architecture
Sphinxes
Winged Birds
Frieze Panels
Ram's Head
Lotus Blossoms
Decorative elements found within Greek Architecture
Winged Victories
Fleur-de-lis
Beading
Shading
Typical column count in classical Greek Temple is " (a) "
(don't add spaces, use symbols)
It is an open space that served as a meeting ground for various
activities of the citizens. (The Greek Plaza)
(a)
Open-air, semi-circular layout of seats which had excellent
acoustics and monumental stage screens.
Hosted plays, poetry recitals, and musical competitions.
(a)
Name the three Greek Theatres discussed in class
Theatre of Dionysus, the birthplace of famous plays
Theatre of Athena Nike, the symbol of victory
Theatre of Argos, largest capacity with 20,000 seats
Theatre of Zeus, play of benevolent gods
Theatre of Epidaurus, best preserved and still in use
A freestanding colonnade or covered walkway. Surrounded marketplaces and sanctuaries and formed places of business and public promenades.
(a)
The Greek Town Hall
Dedicated to Hestia, goddess of the hearth, and within the building
a perpetual fire burned.
Normally housing the chief magistrate and the common altar or
hearth of the community.
(a)
The Greek Council House
The seat of the Olympic Senate.
(a)
The Bouleuterion It housed the citizens' council, the " (a) ".
The Greek Roofed Theatre
Small, roofed, Ancient Greek theatre for musical performances or recitations.
Has a semicircular orchestra, a stage and a proscenium.
(a)
The Greek Stadium
Greek sporting events were tied to religion, held at significant
religious sites.
(a)
The horse & chariot stadium
An oval arena for equestrian performances
(a)
Provided easy access to water and socializing spots.
(a)
"___" are sometimes called korai or "maidens" and another
variation bearing baskets on their heads, are called canephora or
"basket bearers". They are known as "column maidens"
Aryatids
Caryatids
Thebes
Petradist
Male figure used as a column to support an entablature balcony,
or other projection where they are posed as If supporting great
weights.
Refers to the Titan who was forced to hold the sky on his shoulders for eternity.
Dante
Atlas
Caryatids
Hercules
Geras
The Greek Gateway
Monumental gates for entrance ways to temples or religious
complexes symbolize the division between secular and religious
areas of a city.
(a)
According to Vitruvius, what should a building have?
Firmitatis
Tychaios
Utilitatis
Filosofía
Venustatis
He wrote De architectura, and said that a building should have stability, unity, and beauty.
According to Sir Magaway he is the "granddaddy of all granddaddies".
(a)
