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What was one SIMILARITY of the Pantheon to the Parthenon?
A
Portico (front porch)
B
Column capitals
C
Pediment with statues
D
The hemispherical dome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Both the Pantheon and the Parthenon were originally designed as temples, and the Pantheon borrows much of its exterior design from traditional Greek temples such as the Parthenon. Both use 8 columns to support a pediment.

Detailed explanation-2: -While both were built to honor gods, the Parthenon was built to honor Athena, and the Pantheon was built to honor all of the Greek gods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Federal Hall National Memorial, New York. The Federal Hall National Memorial in Wall Street is yet another replica of the Parthenon in the U.S. Its architect was not new in building Parthenon.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although the exterior of the Pantheon was classical in style, with a similar style of columns to the Parthenon, the interior of the Pantheon is remarkably different. Inside, the Pantheon is dominated by a large, domed ceiling, an impressive feat of engineering which was unlike anything that had been previously built.

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