How does the Parthenon reflect balance and order in its architecture?

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It is based on a rectangle and has tall columns leading to a gently sloping roof.
It is based on a rectangle and has tall columns leading to a gently sloping roof.

It is based on a pentagon and has different-sized oval windows on its exterior.
It is based on a pentagon and has different-sized oval windows on its exterior.

It is based on a circle and has sculptures of animals and an asymmetrical roof.
It is based on a circle and has sculptures of animals and an asymmetrical roof.

It is based on a square and has sculptures balanced on the peak of an arched roof.

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The correct response is:

It is based on a rectangle and has tall columns leading to a gently sloping roof.

This reflects balance and order in its architecture, as the use of a rectangular plan and the proportional arrangement of its columns creates a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing structure.