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What is the term for the spacing between columns in a colonnade, as measured at the bottom of their shafts?
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?
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?
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?
What architectural style does the Temple of Nike Apteros in Athens belong to?
Which structure uses caryatid porch and forms the imposing entrance to the Acropolis?
Which structure uses caryatid porch and forms the imposing entrance to the Acropolis?
Which Greek structure is known as the 'Tower of the Winds' and had an octagonal structure?
Which Greek structure is known as the 'Tower of the Winds' and had an octagonal structure?
Which ancient Greek theater is considered the prototype of all Greek theaters?
Which ancient Greek theater is considered the prototype of all Greek theaters?
What was the function of a Stoa in ancient Greek architecture?
What was the function of a Stoa in ancient Greek architecture?
Which architectural structure was used as a meeting place for the democratically elected councils in ancient Greece?
Which architectural structure was used as a meeting place for the democratically elected councils in ancient Greece?
What was the Prytaneion in ancient Greek architecture primarily used for?
What was the Prytaneion in ancient Greek architecture primarily used for?
Which ancient Greek structure served as the imposing entrance to the Acropolis in Athens?
Which ancient Greek structure served as the imposing entrance to the Acropolis in Athens?
Which architectural structure was mainly used by musicians for presenting their works for competition and public approval in ancient Greece?
Which architectural structure was mainly used by musicians for presenting their works for competition and public approval in ancient Greece?
What is a common architectural feature of Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?
What is a common architectural feature of Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Greek Architecture during the Hellenic Period?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Greek Architecture during the Hellenic Period?
What building type was common in Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?
What building type was common in Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?
Which architectural feature was used to correct optical illusions in temple design?
Which architectural feature was used to correct optical illusions in temple design?
What was a common method of walling surface finishes in Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?
What was a common method of walling surface finishes in Aegean Architecture during the Early Period?
Which term defines a civic square or marketplace in ancient Greek architecture?
Which term defines a civic square or marketplace in ancient Greek architecture?