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What kind of temple did Pericles built?
Pericles built the Parthenon in Athens, Greece
When was the temple of Hephaestus in the Athens built?
prior to pericles - the golden age
What were pericles?
Pericles was the leader of Athens in ancient Greece, and was regarded as one of there best leaders. He is also famous for building the acropolis and the Parthenon, a large temple to Athena and in honor of there victory at the battle of the marathon. He is also regarded as one of the best leaders in history.
What is the ancient greek temple on the hill acropolis?
The Parthenon of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. Built by Pericles
Who was the creator of the Parthenon?
Pericles also the leader of Athens
What city-state had to be rebuilt by pericles after the Persian war?
Pericles was but a boy after the repelling of the Persian invasion in 479 BCE. His building programme in Athens after peace was made with Persia was financed by the anti-Persian league treasury which he shifted from the temple at Delos to Athens and pillaged for the benefit of Athens.
What is a famous Greek or Roman temple?
Perhaps the most famous of them all is Athena's temple in Athens, the Parthenon.
What is one fact about Athens?
Athens, Greece, is the home of a famous temple called the Parthenon.
What is one historical fact about Athens?
Athens, Greece, is the home of a famous temple called the Parthenon.
What was the most impressive building in all of ancient Greece was a temple in Athens?
The Parthenon was considered the most beautiful building in the world at one time. It was designed by the Greek sculptor Phidias. Pericles had this temple built to worship the patron goddess of Athens, Athena.
Which ruler in Athens encouraged people to worship Athena?
The Athenian ruler who prominently encouraged the worship of Athena was Pericles. Under his leadership during the Golden Age of Athens, he commissioned the construction of the Parthenon, a grand temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, reflecting her significance to the city-state. Pericles promoted civic pride and religious devotion to Athena, emphasizing her role as the protector of Athens and its people. This cultural and religious focus contributed to the flourishing of Athenian democracy and arts during his time.
The result of Pericles' death was what?
Pericles had guided Athens into a war with the Peloponnesian League which was led by Sparta. He was confident that the walls of Athens and its superior navy, financed by the empire which Athens had created, would prevail. Two years later Pericles died of a plague which engulfed the Athenians penned up in an unhealthy environment within the city walls. Subsequent populist leaders led the people into risky deviations from his plan, and after another disastrous 25 years of war, Athens surrendered and was stripped of its empire, becoming a second class power.
