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

The correct answer is:

A. to honor the gods

Ancient Greeks and Romans built monumental structures like the Pantheon and the Parthenon primarily as temples and places of worship to honor their deities and celebrate their religious beliefs.