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Ancient Greek Architecture Trivia Quiz

Ancient Greek monuments, some of which still stand today in all their glory, are truly awesome! How much do you know about these monuments and the people who created them?

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Engadine

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,249

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1376

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which two of the following collaborated on the construction of the Parthenon? Hint

Socrates and Iktinos

Phidias and Socrates

Herodotus and Kallikrates

Kallikrates and Iktinos

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Athenian Treasury was located where during the time of the Delian League? Hint

Mycenae

Athens

Delphi

Samos

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what architectural style was the Temple of Athena constructed? Hint

Composite

Isotonic

Doric

Corinthian

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first known Corinthian column capital was seen in the construction of which temple? Hint

The Temple of Athena

The Temple of Apollo

The Temple of Artemis

The Temple of Hephaestus

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is the Erechtheion to the north, south, east or west of the Parthenon?

Answer: (One Word - no hint - you've got a one in four chance!)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was burnt to the ground? Hint

The Temple of Artemis

The Temple of Hera

The Temple of Athena

The Temple of Apollo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Converted into a church during the Byzantine period was which of the following temples, built in the Doric style? Hint

The Temple of Hephaestus

The Temple of Attalus

The Temple of Paestum

The Temple of Hera

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which amphitheatre is Polykleitos credited with building? Hint

The Theatre at Epidauros

The Theatre at Atreus

The Ampitheatre at Delphi

The Ampitheatre at Paestum

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of building was the Stoa of Attalus? Hint

A shopping mall

An ampitheatre

A temple

A storehouse

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Question 10 of 10

10. Of what materials was the statue of Athena that stood in the Parthenon made? Hint

Gold and Limestone

Marble and Gold

Ivory and Gold

Marble and Ivory

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two of the following collaborated on the construction of the Parthenon?

Answer: Kallikrates and Iktinos

Kallikrates and Iktinos along with Phidias were the architects who worked together around 438 BC on the Parthenon - which means 'apartment of the virgin' - reputedly the most perfect Doric temple ever built.

2. The Athenian Treasury was located where during the time of the Delian League?

Answer: Delphi

A temple and storehouse built around 490 BC whose architect remains unknown, the Athenian Treasury was another fine example of Doric construction.

3. In what architectural style was the Temple of Athena constructed?

Answer: Doric

Near the gateway to the Acropolis is the Temple of Athena Nike which was built around 427 BC and is a wonderful example of Ancient Greek architecture.

4. The first known Corinthian column capital was seen in the construction of which temple?

Answer: The Temple of Apollo

Around 415 BC the Temple of Apollo Epicurius was built using Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns.

5. Is the Erechtheion to the north, south, east or west of the Parthenon?

Answer: North

The Erechtheion, an Ionic temple with a Caryatid porch, stands on the Acropolis to the north of the Parthenon. It was built around 420 BC.

6. Which of the following, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was burnt to the ground?

Answer: The Temple of Artemis

Burnt down in 356 BC by Herostratos, the Temple of Artemis which was built around 550 BC, was rebuilt in exactly the same place in the Ionic style.

7. Converted into a church during the Byzantine period was which of the following temples, built in the Doric style?

Answer: The Temple of Hephaestus

Begun in 449 BC, the Temple of Hephaestus remains well preserved to this day. Built almost entirely of marble, it is also known as The Theseion.

8. Which amphitheatre is Polykleitos credited with building?

Answer: The Theatre at Epidauros

Constructed around 300 BC, the Theatre at Epidauros is reputedly a 'perfect' example of the classic amphitheatre.

9. What type of building was the Stoa of Attalus?

Answer: A shopping mall

The Stoa of Attalus, 'the mall' was a two storey building with both Doric and Ionic columns built around 150 BC.

10. Of what materials was the statue of Athena that stood in the Parthenon made?

Answer: Ivory and Gold

The statue of Athena Parthenos was created by Phidias and showed Athena fully armed with her spear and helmet.

Source: Author Engadine

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