Exploring the Parthenon

A Grade 3 social studies worksheet to learn about the ancient Greek Parthenon.

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Exploring the Parthenon

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Read the information and answer the questions about the Parthenon.

The Parthenon is an ancient temple located on a hill called the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built a very long time ago, between 447 and 432 BC. The Parthenon was built to honor the Greek goddess Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom and war. It is famous for its beautiful columns and sculptures.

1. Where is the Parthenon located?

Rome, Italy

Athens, Greece

Cairo, Egypt

Paris, France

2. The Parthenon was built to honor which goddess?

Hera

Artemis

Athena

Aphrodite

3. The Parthenon is an ancient .

4. It is located on a hill called the .

5. The Parthenon is famous for its beautiful and sculptures.

6. The Parthenon was built in modern times.

True

False

7. The Parthenon is in Greece.

True

False

8. What is one thing you learned about the Parthenon?