Vocabulary
Architect (paragraph 8)
a person who is qualified to design buildings and to plan and supervise their construction.
Why did ancient Greeks build temples?
To honor their gods.
What country do Doric temples originate from?
Greece
What type of colors did Greeks love to use?
Bright colors
What was the name of the new temple, that is still standing today?
Parthenon
Deity (paragraph 1)
God or Goddess
What did ancient Greeks leave in the temples?
A statue of one of their gods
Both Doric and Ionic temples were made of what material?
Stone
What color were the triglyphs?
Blue
Who were the architects of the Parthenon?
Iktinos and Kallicrates
Altar (paragraph 2)
A table used for religious rituals
Who was allowed to enter the temple?
Priests
What made Doric and Ionic temples different?
Difference in size, proportions, and styles of decorations.
What was Acropolis
A steep sided hill in the middle of Athens
How long did it take to build the Parthenon?
Nine years
Vivid (paragraph 6)
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
What direction did most temples face?
East
What type of roof covered both Doric and Ionic temples?
Peaked
Why did the Greeks dedicate the statue on Acropolis to the god, Athena?
The Greeks believed it was Athena who helped them defeat the Persians in the battle of Marathon in 490 BC
What were the workers of the Parthenon paid for each days work?
A silver drachma
Imposing (paragraph 10)
grand and impressive in appearance.
Why did ancient Greeks sacrifice animals outside the temples?
As an offering to deities
What part of a temple did the deity statue resided?
The naos
Why did the town of Athens and statue of Athena get burned down?
The Persians returned to Athens for revenge and burned it all down.
What did the paintings on the zoforos panels depict?
People and animals walking in an ancient Greek festival