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100
These are six things that the Greeks are famous for passing down to our society.
What is democracy, science, drama, architecture, math, and art?
100
This term means "sacred hill."
What is the Acropolis?
100
This is the triangular section across the top of the frieze.
What is a pediment?
100
These capitals are elaborate and designed with intricate leaves.
What is the design of the Corinthian order?
200
This man is credited for forming the Delian League
Who is Pericles?
200
This is a secret reason that researchers think that the Parthenon may have been built for.
What is a treasury?
200
This is what the tops of columns are called.
What is a capital?
200
This was the name of the temple across from the Parthenon that had a special porch of maidens on the side of it.
What is the Erichitheum?
300
This is the birthplace of Western Civilization
What is Ancient Greece?
300
This is a decorative band that runs across the top of the upper part of a wall.
What is a frieze?
300
These capitals are plain in design.
What does a Doric design of a capital look like?
300
This is what the early designs of Greek vases looked like.
What are geometric designs?
400
This is the reason that the capital of the Delian League was moved from Delos to Athens.
What is safety?
400
This is a line of columns that surrounds a porch.
What is a collonade?
400
These capitals are designed like a scroll at the top.
What is the design of the Ionic order?
400
This is the oldest period of Greek sculpture. It is Characterized by stiff features that are less realistic than the other two eras.
What is the Archaic period?
500
This is thought to be one of the main reasons the Greeks built temples.
What are dwelling places for the gods?
500
The "Seated Boxer" is an example of this type of sculpture.
What is Hellenistic period?
500
"Myron's Discus Thrower" is an example of this era of Greek scuplture.
What is the classical period?
500
"The Spear Bearer" is an example of this type of Greek sculpture.
What is classical period?
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