ANCIENT GREEK BUILDINGS

Question 1

describe Temple of Parthenon

Answer 1

The Parthenon is the middle of
the Acropolis in Athens. It was a temple to Athena for nearly 2000
years and had a huge statue to her. The name Parthenon means the virgin’s place
in Greek. It was built between 447 BC and 432
BC

Question 2

describe Temple of the Sybil in Tivoli

Answer 2

The Temple of the Sybil at Tivoli opened in 1801. The Tivoli temple was designed by Chrystian Piotr Aigner. Items kept in the Temple of the Sibyl included
the Grunwald Sword and a large Royal
Casket

Question 3

describe Temple of Athena Nike in Athens

Answer 3

The Temple is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike. Built around 420 BC.

Question 4

describe Athenian Treasury at Delphi

Answer 4

Athenian Treasury at Delphi was an important
ancient Greek religious sanctuary sacred to the
god Apollo. Located on Mt. Parnassus near the Gulf
of Corinth, the sanctuary was home to the famous
oracle of Apollo which gave cryptic predictions
and guidance to both city-states and individuals. In addition, Delphi was also home to the
panhellenic Pythian Games.