Athens and the Parthenon

What does the word "Acropolis" mean?

• Big building

• High city

• Old temple

• Green mountain

What happened when sunlight hit the spear of the big Athena statue?

• It made a loud noise.

• It reflected light far away.

• It turned the spear green.

• It made the statue disappear.

What material was the giant Athena statue made from?

• Wood

• Stone

• Bronze

• Clay

What is special about the lines on the Parthenon building?

• They are all perfectly straight.

• They are all curved.

• They are painted in many colors.

• They are made of wood.

What was the big statue inside the Parthenon made of?

• Wood and stone

• Ivory and gold

• Clay and paint

• Bronze and silver

What happened to the Parthenon's roof after the Heruli tribe attacked?

• It was painted blue.

• It grew a garden.

• It burned down.

• It was made taller.

• It was made taller

What did the Parthenon become after Athens became Byzantine?

• A school

• A Christian church

• A market

• A new palace

What was stored inside the Parthenon when the Ottomans were in charge?

• Food for soldiers

• Old books

• Gunpowder

• Gold coins