Friday 31 August 2018

ancient but earthquake proof questions

Notes:
1.The pedestal is build to honour the goddess Athena. 25 centuries old.
The pedestal is on top of Parthenon.


What building was built to honour the greek goddess
2. The Parthenon was built to honour the Greek goddess Athena.


What has damaged this building
3. The earthquakes have damaged this building.


How old is this building
4. The building is 25 centuries old.


How is the pedestal formed
5. The pedestal is formed by many blocks joined with iron.


What is the pedestal referred to
6. The pedestal is on top of the Parthenon.


What are some early 20th century mistakes
7. An early 20th century mistake is that the builders put rods down the columns without putting lead around the rods.


Do you think that the Parthenon will still be standing in another 25 centuries?
8. I don’t think the Parthenon will be standing in another 25 centuries because the builders made that big mistake but it might be standing in 10 centuries.