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What is the Greek word for an upper city?
The Greek word for a high city is the word acropolis. The word polis means a city which is high up and the word acropolis was the word the ancients used to describe this type of city.
What was one of the the most famous building in Athens?
There was actually two famous buildings, Acropolis and Parthenon. The Acropolis was also nick-named "The sacred rock". The Parthenon was a temple that the Greeks used to pray in, but now it's crumbled rock. Now you've learnt more than you asked for!
What is the significance of Acropolis?
it is used for shelter during battle
How much warter is used to make a building?
Unanswerable - what is the building made of, and how big?
Why did the Greeks built their cities around a high Acropolis?
The ancient Greeks built their cities around a high acropolis because they sometimes used it as a fortress. It protected them from invasions when at the acropolis. Lastly it was the highest part of the city so anyone could see what was going on, on top of the acropolis.
Manufactured board used for?
its made for building stuff
What material is the erechtheum made of?
The Erechtheum, an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens, is primarily made of Pentelic marble. However, other materials such as limestone and poros stone were also used in its construction.
What are the ways in which limestone and products made from limestone are used in the building industry?
Limestone is used as stone building blocks, Limestone is used in the manufacture of cement.
What was the Empire State Building used for when it was made?
a lightning pole
How is a water tower made?
It is made with metals and special tools that are used for that type of building.
How would you define acropolis?
An acropolis is a fortified area of a city built on a high ground, typically used for defense in ancient Greek city-states. It often included important religious, governmental, and cultural buildings. The most famous example is the Acropolis of Athens, which includes the Parthenon.
Why was the acropolis important to city-state?
The acropolis (= high city) was the fort and refuge in a city. As the city grew up around it, it housed temples which were also used as treasuries.
