Why did the ancient Greeks and Romans build monumental structures such as the Pantheon and Parthenon?

Question

A.
to honor the gods

B.
to provide defense

C.
to store excess grain

D.
to house the government

Answer 1

A. to honor the gods

The ancient Greeks and Romans built monumental structures like the Pantheon and Parthenon primarily to honor their gods and to celebrate their religious beliefs and civic pride. These structures were intended as places of worship and as symbols of their cultural and architectural achievements.