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What was the primary function of Greek temples?
What was the primary function of Greek temples?
Which architectural order is described as the sturdiest among the Greeks?
Which architectural order is described as the sturdiest among the Greeks?
What type of construction did the transition from wooden columns to stone originally provide?
What type of construction did the transition from wooden columns to stone originally provide?
In which region did the Doric order primarily originate?
In which region did the Doric order primarily originate?
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What is a naos, or cella, in the context of Greek temples?
What is a naos, or cella, in the context of Greek temples?
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Which order of Greek architecture is characterized by a highly decorated capital?
Which order of Greek architecture is characterized by a highly decorated capital?
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What was the significance of outdoor ceremonies in relation to Greek temples?
What was the significance of outdoor ceremonies in relation to Greek temples?
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What does the Ionic order of Greek architecture reflect in its design?
What does the Ionic order of Greek architecture reflect in its design?
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What do the metopes of the Acropolis commemorate?
What do the metopes of the Acropolis commemorate?
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Why was the Ionic order chosen for the Erechtheion?
Why was the Ionic order chosen for the Erechtheion?
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What is housed in Athena's sanctuary within the Erechtheion?
What is housed in Athena's sanctuary within the Erechtheion?
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How are the Caryatid maidens positioned in the Erechtheion?
How are the Caryatid maidens positioned in the Erechtheion?
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What significance does the base of the caryatid porch hold?
What significance does the base of the caryatid porch hold?
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What does the agora represent in ancient Athens?
What does the agora represent in ancient Athens?
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What can be inferred about the ruins of the former temple mentioned in the context of the caryatids?
What can be inferred about the ruins of the former temple mentioned in the context of the caryatids?
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Which feature distinguishes the eastern portico of the Erechtheion?
Which feature distinguishes the eastern portico of the Erechtheion?
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What architectural feature primarily characterizes the Propylaea?
What architectural feature primarily characterizes the Propylaea?
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How does the design of the Temple of Athena Nike create a visual experience for visitors?
How does the design of the Temple of Athena Nike create a visual experience for visitors?
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What is the orientation of Phidias’s statue of Athena Promachos in relation to the Propylaea?
What is the orientation of Phidias’s statue of Athena Promachos in relation to the Propylaea?
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What type of columns line the passageway of the Propylaea?
What type of columns line the passageway of the Propylaea?
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Which structure is located on the southern side of the Propylaea?
Which structure is located on the southern side of the Propylaea?
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What does the central section of the Propylaea feature at its termination?
What does the central section of the Propylaea feature at its termination?
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Which feature best reflects the geometric progression of the Propylaea?
Which feature best reflects the geometric progression of the Propylaea?
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What does the architectural journey toward the Parthenon involve?
What does the architectural journey toward the Parthenon involve?
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What was one of the main principles applied in Greek urban planning?
What was one of the main principles applied in Greek urban planning?
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What was a characteristic feature of houses designed according to Hippodamus's planning?
What was a characteristic feature of houses designed according to Hippodamus's planning?
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In which cities did the Greeks often apply their regular town planning?
In which cities did the Greeks often apply their regular town planning?
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What was a typical population size for the cities designed by Hippodamus?
What was a typical population size for the cities designed by Hippodamus?
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What form was reused in the typical single-family houses from the Mycenaean era in Greek urban planning?
What form was reused in the typical single-family houses from the Mycenaean era in Greek urban planning?
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What is distinctive about the Corinthian capital compared to the Ionic order?
What is distinctive about the Corinthian capital compared to the Ionic order?
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Which Greek term translates to 'city-state'?
Which Greek term translates to 'city-state'?
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What role did the agora serve in a Greek city?
What role did the agora serve in a Greek city?
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What historical significance does the Acropolis hold?
What historical significance does the Acropolis hold?
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What primarily contributed to the growth of most Greek poleis?
What primarily contributed to the growth of most Greek poleis?
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What does the term 'akron' refer to in the context of the Acropolis?
What does the term 'akron' refer to in the context of the Acropolis?
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What characterized the layout of the streets leading from the Acropolis?
What characterized the layout of the streets leading from the Acropolis?
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What was the primary function of the Agora in Greek city life?
What was the primary function of the Agora in Greek city life?
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What was the primary purpose of the bouleuterion?
What was the primary purpose of the bouleuterion?
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What feature distinguishes the bouleuterion of Athens from others?
What feature distinguishes the bouleuterion of Athens from others?
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What architectural feature allowed for unobstructed seating in the bouleuterion?
What architectural feature allowed for unobstructed seating in the bouleuterion?
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Why was attending the theater significant in Greek culture?
Why was attending the theater significant in Greek culture?
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What was the largest capacity of the theater at Epidauros?
What was the largest capacity of the theater at Epidauros?
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What was the origin of drama productions in ancient Greece?
What was the origin of drama productions in ancient Greece?
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How did the geographic climate of Greece influence theater construction?
How did the geographic climate of Greece influence theater construction?
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What type of seating arrangement was used in the bouleuterion?
What type of seating arrangement was used in the bouleuterion?
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