HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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Ancient Greek building designs are even a part of our modern buildings. Which column was not one of their 3 main designs?
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Agean
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Doric
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Ionic
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Corinthian
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -At the start of what is now known as the Classical period of architecture, ancient Greek architecture developed into three distinct orders: the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders.
Detailed explanation-2: -Other architectural forms that are still in evidence are the processional gateway (propylon), the public square (agora) surrounded by storied colonnade (stoa), the town council building (bouleuterion), the public monument, the monumental tomb (mausoleum) and the stadium.
Detailed explanation-3: -stoa, plural Stoae, in Greek architecture, a freestanding colonnade or covered walkway; also, a long open building, its roof supported by one or more rows of columns parallel to the rear wall.
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