Classics: Year 9 Term 2: The Parthenon

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Which 2 architectural styles does the Parthenon include? (2)
Ionic and Doric
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When was the Parthenon built? (2)
447-432BC, after the battle against the Persian at Marathon
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Where is the Parthenon situated and what is the meaning of the place name? (2)
The acropolis - 'high city'
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Which 4 aspects of the goddess is the temple dedicated to? (4)
Athena Promachos (fighter in front rank of battle), Athena Nike (victory), Athena Polias (protector of the city), Athena the virgin goddess
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What is depicted on the east pediment? (1)
The birth of Athena
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What is depicted on the west pediment? (1)
The competition for Athens
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What s the ratio of the Parthenon? (1)
8:17
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What is depicted on the Parthenon's Ionic (continuous) frieze? (1)
The Panathenaic procession
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When was the Parthenon built? (2)

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447-432BC, after the battle against the Persian at Marathon

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Where is the Parthenon situated and what is the meaning of the place name? (2)

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Which 4 aspects of the goddess is the temple dedicated to? (4)

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Card 5

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What is depicted on the east pediment? (1)

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