Search. A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause) to the main clause (also known as an independent clause). In each example below, the main clause is in bold, and the subordinating conjunction is shaded. Here is a list of common subordinating conjunctions:
THE ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS, GREECE. The Acropolis (from the Greek acros, meaning high or upper and polis, meaning ''city) of Athens is a steep-sided hill supporting several temples, precincts, and other buildings.
The Acropolis of Athens. The Acropolis was the most important religious centre of Athens. The beginnings of the history of the sacred rock and the surrounding area go back to the depths of time, as early as the Neolithic period. During the Mycenaean period, the Acropolis was a political as well as religious centre. It was the seat of the local Mycenaean king, and on it stood a palace, while a fortification wall enclosed the summit of the rock,