Influence of Greek Peninsula on Architecture and Religion
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What is the term for the spacing between columns in a colonnade, as measured at the bottom of their shafts?

  • Pycnostyle
  • Intercolumniation (correct)
  • Diastyle
  • Aeostyle

The Parthenon in Athens is dedicated to which goddess?

  • Artemis
  • Demeter
  • Hera
  • Athena (correct)

Which architect is associated with the Temple of Zeus at Olympus in Agrigentum?

  • Ictinus
  • Callicrates
  • Theron (correct)
  • Phidias

What architectural style does the Temple of Nike Apteros in Athens belong to?

<p>Ionic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure uses caryatid porch and forms the imposing entrance to the Acropolis?

<p>The Erechtheion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Greek structure is known as the 'Tower of the Winds' and had an octagonal structure?

<p>Tower of the Winds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Greek theater is considered the prototype of all Greek theaters?

<p>The Theater of Dionysus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the function of a Stoa in ancient Greek architecture?

<p>Connected public monuments and provided shelter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural structure was used as a meeting place for the democratically elected councils in ancient Greece?

<p>Assembly Halls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Prytaneion in ancient Greek architecture primarily used for?

<p>Senate house for chief dignitaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Greek structure served as the imposing entrance to the Acropolis in Athens?

<p>Propylaea of Athens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural structure was mainly used by musicians for presenting their works for competition and public approval in ancient Greece?

<p>Odeion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common architectural feature of Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?

<p>Low pitch or flat roof (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Greek Architecture during the Hellenic Period?

<p>Complexity and Chaos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What building type was common in Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?

<p>Megaron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural feature was used to correct optical illusions in temple design?

<p>Fresco Painting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common method of walling surface finishes in Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?

<p>Cyclopean (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term defines a civic square or marketplace in ancient Greek architecture?

<p>Agora (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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