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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the primary focus of the culture in the city-state of Athens?
A
War & fighting
B
Athletics & competition
C
Art & education
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Greek art stands out among that of other ancient cultures for its development of naturalistic but idealized depictions of the human body, in which largely nude male figures were generally the focus of innovation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many art historical surveys of classical Greek art focus on Athens almost exclusively. Yet, Athens was only one among a number of Greek cities creating art and architecture in the period.

Detailed explanation-3: -The city of Athens dominated the flourishing artistic scene, and the building of the Parthenon (the temple erected between 447 and 432 BCE on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece) paved the way for unprecedented achievements in architecture and sculpture.

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