Ancient Greek Art: An Introduction for 1st Graders

Question 1

What did ancient Greeks create that showed stories of their daily lives and special events?

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Pottery

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Mosaics

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Sculptures

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Paintings

Question 2

Which of these places in Athens is known for its ancient Greek buildings?

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Acropolis

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Agora

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Stadium

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Theatre

Question 3

Which of these is a similarity between ancient Greek art and art made today?

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Both often reflect the social and cultural context of the time

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Both often use realistic techniques to depict subjects

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Both use bright colors and bold patterns

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Both depict mythical creatures and gods

Question 4

What color was commonly used on Greek pottery?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 5

What was the significance of the Parthenon in ancient Greece?

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It was a temple dedicated to a god or goddess

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It was a palace for the king

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It was a meeting place for citizens

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It was a military stronghold

Question 6

What was the main material used to make ancient Greek pottery?

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Clay

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Marble

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Bronze

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Gold

Question 7

What was the name of the big building in ancient Greece where people went to worship their gods?

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Temple

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Palace

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Stadium

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Theater

Question 8

Which animal was often shown in ancient Greek art as a symbol of wisdom?

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Owl

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Horse

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Lion

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Eagle

Question 9

Which of these is a special feature of ancient Greek art?

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Showing people and things as perfect or ideal

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Trying to make things look real

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Using strange shapes and colors

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Making things look blurry

Question 10

Which Greek goddess was known for her wisdom and strength in battle?

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Athena

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Artemis

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Hera

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Aphrodite

Question 11

Which architectural style features tall columns and a triangular roof?

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Doric

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Ionic

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Corinthian

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Gothic

Question 12

Which city-state was a major center for Greek art?

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Athens

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Sparta

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Thebes

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Corinth

Question 13

What color was sometimes used to paint Greek sculptures?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 14

Which Greek philosopher believed that art was important for education?

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Plato

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Socrates

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Aristotle

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Heraclitus

Question 15

In ancient Greece, temples were mostly used for:

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Praying to the gods

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The gods and goddesses to live in

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Keeping people safe

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Learning and teaching

Question 16

On ancient Greek pots, what color usually stood for water?

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Blue

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Red

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Black

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Green

Question 17

In Greek myths, which animal was sacred to Athena, the goddess of wisdom?

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Wise owl

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Brave eagle

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Fast horse

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Strong lion

Question 18

Which of these buildings was very important in old Greek towns?

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Temples

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Movie halls

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Palaces

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Stadiums

Question 19

What was the main reason for building a Greek temple?

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To pray to gods

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To sell things

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To keep soldiers

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To watch games

Question 20

What is the name of the famous old Greek statue with a missing arm?

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The Venus de Milo

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The Dancing Girl

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The Archer

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The Thinker

Question 21

Which of these is a special thing about old Greek art?

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It shows the human body in a perfect way

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It looks very real

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It uses very bright colors

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It has many abstract and geometric shapes

Question 22

Why was the Parthenon important in ancient Greece?

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It was a special temple for Athena, the protector of Athens.

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It was the home of the king

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It was where people voted

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It was where athletes raced

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a style of old Greek pottery?

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Watercolor

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Black figures on red

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Red figures on black

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Shapes and patterns

Question 24

What is the name of the old Greek way of drawing black figures on red pottery?

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Black-figure

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Red-figure

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Carved

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Painted

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Greek pottery?

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Painted in bright colors

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Black-figure style

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Red-figure style

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White-figure style

Question 26

Which architectural feature is a distinctive characteristic of Greek temples?

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Tall columns

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Arches

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Thick walls

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Stained glass windows

Question 27

Which of these is a famous example of Greek architecture?

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Parthenon

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Colosseum

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Taj Mahal

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Eiffel Tower

Question 28

What is the name of the Greek city-state known for its thinkers and artists?

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Athens

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Sparta

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Thebes

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Corinth

Question 29

What is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom and war?

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Athena

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Hera

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Aphrodite

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Artemis

Question 30

How can we learn about the everyday lives of ancient Greeks by studying their art?

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The art shows the clothes they wore and the activities they enjoyed.

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We can see what they ate and where they lived.

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The art only shows us their gods and goddesses.

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a common type of ancient Greek art?

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Modern Painting

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Pottery

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Architecture

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Sculpture

Question 32

Which famous statue is considered one of the most iconic works of ancient Greek art?

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Statue of Zeus at Olympia

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Venus de Milo

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David

Question 33

Which of these is a key feature of ancient Greek architecture?

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Use of columns and pediments

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Stained glass windows

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Flying buttresses

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Pointed arches

Question 34

What was the main purpose of ancient Greek temples?

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To house statues of gods and goddesses

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As meeting places for the citizens

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As schools for young boys

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of ancient Greek art?

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Lack of realism

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Idealized forms

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Emphasis on proportion

Question 36

Which type of Greek pottery features black figures painted on a reddish-orange background?

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Black-figure pottery

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Red-figure pottery

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White-ground pottery

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Polychrome pottery

Question 37

What is the name of the grand temple located on the Acropolis of Athens?

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Parthenon

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Erechtheion

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Temple of Zeus at Olympia

Question 38

Who is the Greek goddess associated with wisdom, war, and crafts?

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Athena

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Hera

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Artemis

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Aphrodite

Question 39

What architectural feature is a defining characteristic of Greek temples?

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Columns

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Stained glass windows

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Pointed arches

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Flying buttresses

Question 40

Which one is NOT a type of Ancient Greek art?

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Taking pictures

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Making statues

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Making buildings

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Making pots

Question 41

This statue is called 'Nike of Samothrace.' Which Greek goddess does it show?

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Nike

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Artemis

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Hera

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Athena

Question 42

Ancient Greek artists liked to paint on pots. Which color did they use the MOST?

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Black

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Red

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Green

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Blue

Question 43

The Parthenon is a famous building in Greece. What kind of building is it?

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Temple

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School

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Market

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House

Question 44

What did Ancient Greek artists like to show in their art?

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People

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Landscapes

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Shapes

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Animals

Question 45

Which Greek vase is known for its special shape and patterns?

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Amphora

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Cup

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Plate

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Bowl

Question 46

This famous artist made statues in Ancient Greece. His name is Phidias. What did he make?

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Statues

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Buildings

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Pots

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Paintings

Question 47

Which one of these is found in Ancient Greek buildings?

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Columns

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Roofs

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Doors

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Windows

Question 48

What were Ancient Greek temples used for?

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Praying to gods

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Selling things

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Having meetings

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Living in

Question 49

What is one kind of art that the ancient Greeks made?

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Pottery

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Painting

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Dance

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Music

Question 50

Why did the ancient Greeks make sculptures?

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To show their gods and heroes

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To tell stories

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To make buildings pretty

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To be used as toys

Question 51

What is NOT a part of ancient Greek buildings?

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Arches

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Columns

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Symmetry

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Marble

Question 52

What did ancient Greeks often draw on their pottery?

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Things from everyday life

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Only stories about gods

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Only battles

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Only fancy patterns

Question 53

What is the name of the famous temple on the Acropolis in Athens?

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Parthenon

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Colosseum

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Great Pyramid of Giza

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Hagia Sophia

Question 54

What color did ancient Greeks often use on their pottery?

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Black

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Yellow

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Blue

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Green

Question 55

What is the name for the curved roof of a Greek temple?

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Pediment

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Architrave

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Cornice

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Gable

Question 56

What does the "contrapposto" pose look like in Greek sculptures?

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One leg bent

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Real colors

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Strange shapes

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Both sides the same

Question 57

Why were Caryatids used on the Erechtheion temple?

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To hold up the roof

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To show mythical creatures

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To make it pretty

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To make shade