Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Cyber Day - Deconstructing History: The Acropolis

  • What is the Greek Acropolis?
  • Athens
  • What was the Acropolis used for?
  • Ancient Athenians would come here to pray, or for protection in times of invasion
  • When and why was the Parthenon built?
  • most famous surviving building of Ancient Greece, was built over 2500 years ago as a temple to the Goddess Athena
  • Who ordered the Parthenon to be built?
  • the Athenians believed she helped the Greeks defeat the Persian Empire, Pericles, a famous Greek politician ordered the  construction
  • When was the Parthenon constructed?
  • started in 447 B.C.
  • What is the Parthenon made of?
  • made of 30,000 tons of the finest white marble
  • What do we mean by “Doric-style” construction?
  • the Parthenon is considered to be the finest example of Doric-style construction, simple, unadorned style, characterized by simple columns
  • What can be found inside the Parthenon?
  • 40 foot statue of Athena
  • When was the Parthenon damaged, and by whom?
  • was severly damaged in 1687 when the Venetians attacked Athens.

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