WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

If you go to Greece today, you can see some of the ancient buildings still standing?

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Where was ancient Greece located? Ancient Greek civilization was concentrated in what is today Greece and along the western coast of Turkey.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient Greek architecture has influenced many architectural styles of today. The use of columns and pediments for example, is a direct legacy from ancient Greece and is omnipresent in modern-day public buildings, such as parliament buildings, museums and even memorials.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scale of some of the archaeological sites is truly immense and there are many ancient Greek ruins that can only really be appreciated when you visit them yourself. No matter where you are in Greece (and the eastern coast of Turkey), the remnants of an ancient city, temple or sanctuary won’t be far away.

Detailed explanation-4: -Acropolis, Athens Its iconic Parthenon temple-possibly the most recognizable ancient site in the world-sits high on a hill in the center of the city and glimpses of its majesty can be seen from any location.

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