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Why do you think the acropolis was built on higher ground than the rest of a city-state?
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What is the English word for acropolis?
acropolis has no English word. It describes a settlement built on high ground.
How does having a Greek city built on an acropolis protect the people?
The term acropolis, translated from Greek, means high city. So an acropolis is built on high ground. As a result, it is not as susceptible either to flooding, or to invasions from the sea.
Is The Acropolis and The Parthenon the same landmark?
The Acropolis is a fortified natural stronghold. The Parthenon is built on the Acropolis.
Where was acropolis built?
Pakistan
Is the Parthenon built on the Acropolis?
yes, the Parthenon was built on the acropolis and has been on top of the acropolis for 2,500 years
Who built acropolis and Parthenon?
the Athens built the Parthenon
In which city was the acropolis built?
In Athens
When did the acropolis get built?
447 BC
What year was Acropolis built?
it was built over a few centuries.
What was main function of an acropolis was to provide?
The name acropolis in Greek, taken literally, meant 'upper city' and was a settlement that was built on an elevated area of ground, often on a hill with steep sides. An acropolis was especially popular when building citadels as the main purpose of building an acropolis was to provide far greater levels of defense and protection from enemies.
Is the Parthenon built on the mountain Olympus?
The Acropolis.
What was the main function of an acropolis?
The name acropolis in Greek, taken literally, meant 'upper city' and was a settlement that was built on an elevated area of ground, often on a hill with steep sides. An acropolis was especially popular when building citadels as the main purpose of building an acropolis was to provide far greater levels of defense and protection from enemies.
