Evident in the absence of a pediment and a roof,the Temple of Apollo,Didyma,reflected the ability of Hellenistic architecture to ____.
A) copy the Parthenon exactly
B) imitate treasuries
C) be small in scale
D) be surprising and dramatic

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The absence of a pediment and roof in the Temple of Apollo in Didyma was a surprising and dramatic element in Hellenistic architecture, reflecting its ability to be unexpected and innovative. Options A and B are incorrect because there is no evidence that the intention of the architecture was to copy the Parthenon or imitate treasuries. Option C is also incorrect because Hellenistic architecture was known for grandeur and monumentality rather than small scale.

Evident in the Absence of a Pediment and a Roof,the