The Fusion of Doric and Ionic Elements in the Parthenon

question 68

Multiple Choice

The fusion of Doric and Ionic elements in the Parthenon may reflect the Athenian belief that _____.

• A) ​Persia would invade Greece
• B) they were the leaders of the Greeks​
• C) eastern Greeks were superior architects​
• D) there should be a new Greek order​

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Definitions:

Cortices

The outer layers or regions of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex in the brain or the cortex of plant roots and stems.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain responsible for voluntary activities, intelligence, memory, and emotional responses.

Corpus Callosum

A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each controlling different functions and processes, with the left hemisphere typically managing logic and language, and the right, creativity and spatial abilities.