Exploring the Parthenon: Ancient Greece Comes to Life
In Exploring the Parthenon: Ancient Greece Comes to Life, Ubercorn discovers the Parthenon, a magnificent temple on the Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece. Built by the ancient Greeks thousands of years ago, this incredible structure has survived the test of time, even though it was damaged in a battle long ago. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
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Q: How do you think the Parthenon has stayed standing for so many years, even after being damaged in a battle?
A: The builders used strong stone, and the design of the temple helped it stay balanced and sturdy.
Q: Why do you think the ancient Greeks built the Parthenon so high up on a hill?
A: They might have wanted it to be closer to the sky, where they believed their gods lived, or to make it easier for everyone to see how special it was.
Q: In addition to the Parthenon, what else have the Greek people given to the world and why have they been so important?
A: The Greek people gave us beautiful buildings like the Parthenon, the idea of theater with plays and actors, and they started the Olympic Games where people from all over the world compete in sports.