Why is the Parthenon in ruins today?

a. Over time, the structure deteriorated.
b. It was bombed during World War II in the twentieth century.
c. It was hit by a rocket in the seventeenth century, and blew up from stored gunpowder.
d. The Ancient Romans dismantled the structure for war booty.
e. Christians wanted to destroy one of the last remaining pagan temples.

c. It was hit by a rocket in the seventeenth century, and blew up from stored gunpowder.

a. Incorrect. While there is an element of wear, this has not lead to its ruin.
b. Incorrect. The Parthenon was already in an extreme state of disrepair by the time of War World II.
c. Correct. It was hit by a rocket in the seventeenth century, and blew up from stored gunpowder.
d. Incorrect. On the contrary, the Romans were impressed with Greek culture.
e. Incorrect. On the contrary, the Parthenon was used by the Christians a church for a time.