Assignment 16 - An Introduction to Ancient Greece Professor Simmons PDF

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An Introduction to Ancient Greece
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An Introduction to Ancient Greece 1. Although the Ancient Greeks lived in specific city-states, what did they share? The Ancient Greek lived in specific city-states and they all share is they all have the same language and religious beliefs. 2. What is a Kouros figure? The Kouros figure is a statue of a male produced in marble during the Archaic period of Greek art. 3. What happened in mainland Greece (and especially Athens) around 480 - 479 BCE? Around 480-479 BCE Greece defeated the Persian. In Athens “rule of the people “ has emerged. The golden age has entered in greece and athens. 4. The death of Alexander the Great is the starting point for which period of Greek art? Alexander the great death started Hellenistic period (323-31 B.C.E.). Introduction to ancient Greek architecture 5. Greek architecture influenced the architecture of what later culture? Greek architecture influenced roman architecture that made them adopt any greek elements into their own. 6. In the Greek temple, what was kept in the naps? In the greek temple they kept in a naos statue of the God or Gods. 7. What are the three orders of Greek columns? The three orders of greek columns are Doric , Ionic , and Corinthian. 8. What is a stoa? Stoa is Greek architectural term that describes a covered walkway or colonnade that was usually designed for public use. 9. Why were Greek theaters built against hills in the natural environment? Greek theaters were built against a hills because they used the landscape as a backdrop. 10. What was at the center of most Greek houses of the Archaic and Classical periods? At the center of most greek house during the Archaic and Classical periods was a courtyard. This courtyard was used for activities and provides natural lighting in the home....