Parthenon
It overlooks Athens from the Acropolis. This topic is part of Architecture within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 14 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Parthenon trivia questions
The Parthenon stands on the Acropolis in which city?
Answer: Athens
Bonus fact: It overlooks Athens from the Acropolis.
Which Greek goddess was the Parthenon primarily dedicated to?
Answer: Athena
Bonus fact: Athena was the patron goddess of Athens.
Which architectural order is most strongly associated with the Parthenon exterior?
Answer: Doric
Bonus fact: The temple is primarily Doric with Ionic elements.
The Parthenon is an ancient temple in which city?
Answer: Athens
Bonus fact: It stands on the Acropolis.
The Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum are often called what?
Answer: Elgin Marbles
Bonus fact: Their ownership remains the subject of international debate.
The Parthenon in Athens was dedicated to which goddess?
Answer: Athena
Bonus fact: The Parthenon stood on the Athenian Acropolis and was completed in the fifth century BC.
In which Greek city is the Parthenon located?
Answer: Athens
Bonus fact: The Parthenon stands on the Acropolis of Athens.
Construction of the Parthenon began in which year B.C.?
Answer: 447 B.C.
Bonus fact: The main temple was built from 447 to 438 B.C.
The main construction of the Parthenon was completed in which year B.C.?
Answer: 438 B.C.
Bonus fact: Its sculptural decoration continued after the main building phase.
Around A.D. 500, the Parthenon was converted into what type of building?
Answer: Christian church
Bonus fact: The conversion occurred centuries after pagan worship at the temple had ended.
Which ancient civilization built the Parthenon?
Answer: Ancient Greece
Bonus fact: The Parthenon stands on the Acropolis in Athens.
What ancient fortified hill dominates Athens?
Answer: Acropolis
Bonus fact: The Acropolis contains the Parthenon.