Question

The Greek temple has often inspired the design of what type of American structure?
(1 point)
Responses

amphitheater
amphitheater

Colosseum
Colosseum

courthouse
courthouse

bridge


Why might a college choose to use Greek architectural elements when designing the central building on campus?
(1 point)
Responses

to symbolize the Grecian ideals of peace and love
to symbolize the Grecian ideals of peace and love

to symbolize the Grecian ideals of of truth and knowledge
to symbolize the Grecian ideals of of truth and knowledge

to symbolize the Grecian ideals of strength and grace
to symbolize the Grecian ideals of strength and grace

Greek architecture symbolizes the pursuit of rebellion and resistance.



Which example best represents the use of optical illusions in Greek and Greek-inspired American architecture?
(1 point)
Responses

columns that are thinner at the bottom
columns that are thinner at the bottom

reliefs with cleverly hidden messages
reliefs with cleverly hidden messages

columns with intricately designed capitals
columns with intricately designed capitals

columns that are thicker at the bottom

Answer 1

1. The Greek temple has often inspired the design of what type of American structure?
- **courthouse**

2. Why might a college choose to use Greek architectural elements when designing the central building on campus?
- **to symbolize the Grecian ideals of truth and knowledge**

3. Which example best represents the use of optical illusions in Greek and Greek-inspired American architecture?
- **columns that are thinner at the bottom**