WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a Greek city-state, the ____ was built on a high hill and was often a center of religious worship.
A
oligarchy
B
mythology
C
acropolis
D
agora
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous ancient archaeological sites in the world. Located on a limestone hill high above Athens, Greece, the Acropolis has been inhabited since prehistoric times.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acropolis in Greek refers to a high point within a city. Many ancient Greek cities had their own Acropolis, which was usually a citadel on top of a hill. The most famous Acropolis is by far that of Athens.

Detailed explanation-3: -An Acropolis is any citadel or complex built on a high hill.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Parthenon was a temple built for Athena, the Greek Goddess of wisdom, civilization, and war, in the 5th century B.C. Located on the acropolis (hill) of Athens, the Parthenon is considered the most famous surviving building of ancient Greek architecture.

Detailed explanation-5: -Parthenon, temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century bce and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”).

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