CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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to honor the cities where they were built
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to keep deities close to the people of Greece
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to provide a place for the oracles to live and work
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to provide a place for Greek citizens to bathe
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Ancient Greeks believed that they had to pray to the gods for help and protection, because if the gods were unhappy with someone, then they would punish them. They made special places in their homes and temples where they could pray to statues of the gods and leave presents for them.
Detailed explanation-2: -Temples were frequently used to store votive offerings. They are the most important and most widespread building type in Greek architecture. In the Hellenistic kingdoms of Southwest Asia and of North Africa, buildings erected to fulfill the functions of a temple often continued to follow the local traditions.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ancient Greeks constructed massive temples to worship their gods and practice their religion. These temples could have other uses, however, including storing treasure. Learn about the different types and functions of Greek temples in this lesson.
Detailed explanation-4: -The upper elements of the temple were usually made of mud brick and timber, and the platform of the building was of cut masonry. Columns were carved of local stone, usually limestone or tufa; in much earlier temples, columns would have been made of wood.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Ancient Greeks used myths about Gods to help them understand things happening around them such as the forces of nature. There were sea gods, woodland gods, sky gods, underwater gods, half-gods and human heroes undertaking courageous or romantic adventures.