Who is described as the Roman architect of the Greek Temples of Zeus, Olympius?

• A. Cossutius
• B. Iñigo Jones
• C. Libon
• D. Eliel Saarinen

Answer: (A)

The question tests how the Roman architect is linked to the classic Greek temple tradition of Zeus Olympius. Among these names, Cossutius stands out as the Roman figure associated with discussing and applying Greek temple forms in Roman practice. He is known in architectural history as the Roman architect who carried forward and interpreted the Greek temple language, including the type tied to Zeus Olympius, within Roman building theory and practice.

The other names don’t fit as well. Libon of Elis is a Greek architect traditionally credited with the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, not a Roman figure. Iñigo Jones and Eliel Saarinen are from much later periods and not connected to the ancient Greek temple tradition in Rome.

So the best match is Cossutius, the Roman architect linked to this Greek temple tradition.