Zeus Statue
How tall is the Statue of Zeus?
40 feet or 12.2 meters
Where was the Temple of Zeus located?
Olympia, Greece.
What was one of the ways people used The Temple of Zeus?
It was a placed used for worship.
When was the Temple of Zeus destroyed?
426 CE
What metal was Zeus's robe and sandals made from?
Gold
Who was Zeus?
The God of Sky and Thunder
How many columns are on each side of the temple?
11 on the side, six in front, and 2 behind the front six.
Why is The Statue of Zeus at Olympia considered one of The seven Wonders of The Ancient World?
Because it was like a God on earth to the ancient people of Greece.
How was The Temple of Zeus destroyed?
Earthquakes
The inside of Zeus's Temple was made out of what material?
Parian Marble
How many years did it take to build the statue of Zeus?
8 years
Who built The Temple of Zeus?
Libon of Elis
Why was The Statue of Zeus built?
To honor the Greek God Zeus.
What happened to The Statue of Zeus?
It was burned in a fire.
What material was the Zeus Statue framework?
Wood
Who built The Statue of Zeus?
Ancient Greek Sculptor Phidias
How long did it take to build The Temple of Zeus?
It took 16 years.
What other Greek Goddess did Phildias sculpt?
The statue of Athena in the Parthenon.
Who destroyed The Temple of Zeus?
Emperor Theodosius II
The outside of Zeus's Temple was made out of what materials?
Limestone and covered with fine white stucco.
In what year did they begin work on The Statue of Zeus?
430 BC.
What is another name for The Temple of Zeus?
Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus
What is the name of the statue Zeus is holding?
Nike, Goddess of victory, war, and friendly competition.
Why was The Temple of Zeus destroyed?
Neglect and Natural Disasters.
What type of decorations were used on Zeus's throne?
Ebony, Ivory, Gold, and Precious Stones.