Ancient Greeks-Berlin Wall 2000BC-1989AD European History Ancient Greeks-Berlin Wall 2000BC-1989AD
Ancient Greece Began around 2000BC Political units were called city-states Athens, a city-state, developed the world’s first democracy Also Greek art, architecture, education, philosophy, science, and drama have influenced the world
The mighty Romans Formed a republic, elected representatives One of the largest empires in history, extending into 3 continents Known for building and architecture Christianity became official religion
Medieval Times and Crusades The Crusades were an effort by European Christians to reclaim the “holy land” Around 1096 the holy journeys began 4 Separate and major Crusades
Renaissance Rebirth or renewal of two ancient civilizations: Greeks and Romans Revived the arts and education, came out of the Dark Ages Time of wealth, trade, arts, and learning
Holocaust During 1939-1945 Nazi government rounded up millions of Jews Put into concentration camps and later death camps Over 6 millions Jews plus millions more died at the hands of Hitler and Nazis
Berlin Wall and Cold War After WWII, East Germany and West Germany divided into 2 countries East Germany controlled by communists built a 600 miles wall between the two nations No access between the two countries until 1989 when the wall came down