Home / Worksheets / Grade 5 / Social studies / Exploring the Parthenon

Exploring the Parthenon

A Grade 5 social studies worksheet about the Parthenon, covering its history, purpose, and architectural significance.

Grade 5 Social studies HistoryAncient CivilizationsParthenon
Use This Worksheet

Includes

CustomMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer

Standards

D2.His.1.3-5D2.His.2.3-5

Topics

ParthenonAncient GreeceHistoryArchitectureSocial Studies
7 sections · Free to use · Printable
← More Social studies worksheets for Grade 5

Exploring the Parthenon

Name:

Date:

Score:

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

The Parthenon is an ancient temple located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built in the 5th century BCE and is dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patron deity of Athens. It is a symbol of ancient Greek architecture and democracy.

Greek Parthenon

1. In which city is the Parthenon located?

a

Rome

b

Athens

c

Cairo

d

Jerusalem

2. The Parthenon was built to honor which Greek goddess?

a

Hera

b

Aphrodite

c

Athena

d

Artemis

3. The Parthenon was built in the   century BCE.

4. The Parthenon is located on the   in Athens.

5. The Parthenon is a modern building.

T

True

F

False

6. The Parthenon is an example of ancient Greek architecture.

T

True

F

False

7. Why is the Parthenon considered an important historical site?