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In History / High School | 2014-11-24

This bronze statue stood more than 100 feet high. It appears to have been the tallest statue in the Hellenistic world. Which of the following does this statement best describe?

A. Acropolis
B. Alexandria Library
C. Colossus of Rhodes
D. Alexandria Museum

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Answer (3)

The answer is (C) Colossus of Rhodes
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Answered by Felix101 | 2024-06-10

The statement best describes the **colossus of Rhodes. **Thus the correct option is C.
What is a colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was a sculpture of the Greek sun god Helios built in the city of Rhodes which was constructed in honor of the successful campaign of Rhodes City against an** invasion** by Demetrius Poliorcetes.

In the given case, The height of this bronze statue was over 100 feet. The tallest statue in the Hellenistic world seems to have been. it is described that which signifies the elements of the colossus of Rhodes.
Additionally designed as a symbol of **independence. **With a height from toe to head equal to the modern colossus , it was among the tallest statues ever created in antiquity and counted as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Therefore, option C is appropriate.
Learn more about the** Colossus of Rhodes**, here:
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Answered by dubeyshailja64 | 2024-06-16

The statement refers to the Colossus of Rhodes, a towering statue of the sun god Helios that was over 100 feet high and considered one of the tallest statues in the Hellenistic world. It was built to celebrate Rhodes' victory and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World before its destruction in 226 BCE. The correct answer is C: Colossus of Rhodes.
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Answered by dubeyshailja64 | 2024-10-09

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