WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of structure was most popular in ancient Greece?
A
Temples
B
Houses
C
Palaces
D
Museums
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Perhaps the fullest, and most famous, expression of Classical Greek temple architecture is the Periclean Parthenon of Athens-a Doric order structure, the Parthenon represents the maturity of the Greek classical form.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parthenon, Athens The Parthenon is one of the most famous landmarks in the world and is generally regarded as the most influential building in Greek history. It stands on the citadel of the Athenian Acropolis in Greece and construction began in 447 BC.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Greek temples were Greek structures that were built to honor and worship deities of ancient Greek religion. The first Greek temples were small and built from mud, bricks, and wood. As building techniques improved, the Greeks began to build larger temples from stone and marble.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ancient Greek structure hosted many of the usual types of events associated with a theater building such as dramas, games, and musical gatherings. It was also used as a place to worship Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine.

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