Which Map is Ancient Greece?

Ancient Greece Mostly mountains and rocky terrain Most people live along the coastline Settled near water much like that of the Egyptians and people of India Why?

What is Greek?

ARCHITECTURE Religion dominated Greek life That is why temples were the biggest and most beautiful Political purpose To celebrate civic pride and power Offer thanksgiving to deity for a success in a war

Who is Greek?

Homer Poet Father of epic poetry Composed two famous poems Iliad Odyssey

Who is Greek?

Alexander the Great Ruler in 4th century B.C. Conquered most of the Ancient world Said to be sad when there was nothing left to conquer Studied under Aristotle

Who is Greek?

Aristotle Studied under Plato Tutored Alexander the Great Started a school in Athens called the Lyceum He fled Athens to Euboea avoid death where he died

Who is Greek?

Plato One of the 1st philosophers Was a student of Socrates Known for his moral questions Founded school in Athens, called Academus This is where we get the word academics

Who is Greek?

Socrates Greek philosopher Was originally a sculptor and soldier Believed you could find answers by asking questions His behavior angered the Athenians and was sentenced to death, he drank poison

Who is Greek?

Archimedes Inventor of many machines Archimedes screw Said to be one of the greatest mathematicians of all time Called the father of calculus

Why study Ancient Greece? Astronomy Stars Constellations Math Math classes Formulas Alphabet Reading and writing We used similar symbols to represent vowel sounds 1st two letters of Greek alphabet make up the name, Alpha for A and beta for B All later alphabets came from Greek alphabet

Other reasons Trial by Jury Greek Myths Democracy Tragedy and Comedy Theatre Olympics