The Parthenon (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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When was the Parthenon constructed?
When was the Parthenon constructed?
447-432 BC
What architectural style is the Parthenon?
What architectural style is the Parthenon?
Doric peripteral temple
How many columns are on the Parthenon's façade?
How many columns are on the Parthenon's façade?
8 columns
How many columns run along each side of the Parthenon?
How many columns run along each side of the Parthenon?
17 columns
How many steps form the Parthenon's stylobate?
How many steps form the Parthenon's stylobate?
Three steps
What mythological scene appears on the east pediment?
What mythological scene appears on the east pediment?
Birth of Athena
What does the west pediment depict?
What does the west pediment depict?
Contest with Poseidon for Athens
What do the metopes symbolise?
What do the metopes symbolise?
Civilisation over barbarism
What materials formed Athena's cult statue?
What materials formed Athena's cult statue?
Gold and ivory
How was the Parthenon partly funded?
How was the Parthenon partly funded?
Delian League tribute
How often did the Panathenaic festival occur?
How often did the Panathenaic festival occur?
Every four years
What was women's particular role in the Panathenaic festival?
What was women's particular role in the Panathenaic festival?
Weaving the sacred peplos
What was housed in the cella?
What was housed in the cella?
Cult statue of Athena
What did the Ionic continuous frieze feature?
What did the Ionic continuous frieze feature?
Panathenaic procession
Under whose leadership was the Parthenon built?
Under whose leadership was the Parthenon built?
Pericles