Parthenon
Who was the parthenon built for?
Athena
What are the 3 types of columns?
Doric, Ionian, and Corinthian
What were ancient greek houses made of?
Wood and mud brick
True or False? - Most ancient greek temples had shrines
True
Mr. Meyer's First Name?
Joe
True or False? - The parthenon had no right angles and no straight lines
True
Which greek god is considered the god of architecture?
Hephaestus
How were people living in ancient villages divided?
By how much land and money they had
Why were ancient greek temples built?
To worship gods and goddesses
What is Mr. Meyers favorite unit to teach?
Early Humans Unit
There was once a statue of Athena inside of the parthenon, what was it made out of?
Gold and Ivory
Name one of the characteristics of greek architecture
Tall columns, Symmetry, Square or rectangular floor plans, Stone structures
What Is Acropolis?
An ancient city located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece
What did greek architecture represent?
the importance and accomplishments of human beings
What's Mr Meyer's wife's name?
For extra points how do you pronounce it?
Dana
(Dah-nah)
What was the parthenon made out of?
Marble
Name at least one of the sites on Acropolis
Propylaia, the Erechtheion, The Temple of Athena Nike, The Parthenon
What were greek villages normally built around?
Courtyards and Gardens
When was greek architecture created?
900 B.C.E.
Does Mr. Meyer have any tattoos?
Yes
When was the parthenon built?
Between 447 and 432 B.C.
What materials did ancient greeks use for building roofs?
Clay and brushwood
Name an Ancient Greek village
Olympia, Archanes, Corfu Town, Ancient Corinth, Arcadia, Delphi, Makrinitsa, Knossos and Oia
Which temple was dedicated to Hades?
The Nekromanteion
Mr. Meyer is 50% Colombian, but what is the other 50%?
50% Native American