On the Parthenon in Athens, what scene is depicted on the temple's inner or cella (Ionic) frieze?
a. the funeral of Pericles
b. the competition of Athena and Poseidon
c. Apollo quieting the centaurs
d. a procession of Athenian citizens
Answer: d
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