Why was the Parthenon intended to be the centerpiece of the Athenian akropolis?
A. To show the glory of its architect Perikles.
B. To be a fitting memorial to Athena's role in protecting the Athenian people in the Persian Wars.
C. To commemorate their new allegiance to Xerxes as a feudatory of the Persian empire.
D. To display the newly discovered stone from faraway lands.
Answer: B
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