Athenss Acropolis

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diego Long before the famous marble temples, older structures occupied the sacred summit.

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diego Mythology says Athena and Poseidon competed on this very hill to become the city's patron deity.

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Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Acropolis translation: The word 'Acropolis' comes from the Greek words 'akron' (highest point) and 'polis' (city), literally meaning 'high city' or 'citadel on the hill'.

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Quizzes

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What did the Athenians do with the debris of the destroyed temples after the Persians left?

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Which mythical gift did Athena present to win the patronage of Athens?

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Approximately how high does the Acropolis rock rise above sea level?

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What was the name of the massive defensive wall built by the Mycenaeans in the 13th century BCE?

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Who destroyed the early temples on the Acropolis in 480 BCE?

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What did the Oath of Plataea require the Athenians to do with their ruined temples?

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What does the word 'Acropolis' literally translate to in Greek?

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Which god challenged Athena for the patronage of the city on the Acropolis?

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Glosario

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Glossary

acropolis (noun)
A fortified hilltop or citadel of an ancient Greek city. This rocky hill in Athens hosted the mythical contest between Athena and Poseidon for the city's patronage.