Ancient Greece
What does "ancient" mean?
Very old, far back in History.
What is a Temple?
It's a building where people pray or worship.
What does "unique" mean?
There is only one of something in the world.
What are the 3 styles of columns made in Ancient Greece?
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
How are Temples and Cathedrals similar and different?
Similar - used to pray and worship. Lots of decoration. Statues inside, etc.
Different - Cathedrals are for God. they are used by Christians to worship God and pray to Jesus.
What is the word for "things we use to make something else"?
Materials.
Which style of column was the strongest one?
The Doric style.
Why did the architects put arches inside Cathedrals?
To make the roof higher, to make it more beautiful.
What is the word for "add details to make something look pretty or interesting"?
Decorate.
Can you tell me the name of one of the famous Greek temples you learned about?
The Parthenon. The Erechtheion. The Temple of Zeus.
What is the name of the strange statues or characters on the roof and on the walls outside cathedrals? Why are they there?
Gargoyles. They protect the people inside.
To make a unique building, you should think about 2 things. What do you think those things are?
What shape it should have, and how it can be used.
Please explain what an Architect does. Use detailed words that you learned about...
Student's explanations will vary.
Explain 3 amazing things you learned about Cathedrals?
Any.
What strengths should a person have, if they want to be an architect? Name 4 things. Think carefully!
Any.