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The Legacy of Ancient Greece
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language government Ancient Greek civilization made many contributions
to our lives in the areas of : language government
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medicine mathematics Ancient Greek civilization
made many contributions to our lives in the areas of : medicine mathematics
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science architecture Ancient Greek civilization
made many contributions to our lives in the areas of : science architecture
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entertainment sports Ancient Greek civilization
made many contributions to our lives in the areas of : entertainment sports
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Alphabet Greek Contributions in: I. Language and Literature
This is the Greek alphabet. Ours grew out of it.
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Punctuation Greek Contributions in: I. Language and Literature
Our punctuation, grammar, and paragraphing are based on Greek writing.
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Drama A. tragedy B. comedy Greek Contributions in:
I. Language and Literature Drama A. tragedy B. comedy
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Historical Writing Greek Contributions in: I. Language and Literature
A Greek named Herodotus is called, “the father of history.”
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Democracy Greek Contributions in: II. Modern Government
The Greeks developed the basic principles of democracy.
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Juries Greek Contributions in: II. Modern Government
The Greeks began the practice of having citizens serve on juries.
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Diseases Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
The Greeks were the first to believe that diseases had natural causes and were not caused by the gods. H1 N1 Virus
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Doctor observation Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
Greek doctors carefully observed their patients and wrote what they observed.
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Hippocratic Oath Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
Today, doctors take the Hippocratic Oath in which they promise to be honest, to preserve life, and to keep a patient’s information private. Short version
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Full version
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Hippocratic Oath Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
These medical contributions were primarily a result of work done by Hippocrates who is called the “father of modern medicine.
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Organs Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
The Greeks were able to name and describe organs inside the body.
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Organs Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
A. They discovered that the heart pumped blood through the body.
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Organs Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
B. They discovered that the brain was the center of the nervous system.
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Geometry Greek Contributions in: IV. Modern Math
They developed theories involving geometry which began as a system for measuring areas of land.
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Great Mathematicians Greek Contributions in: IV. Modern Math
A. Pythagoras- Known for geometry and the Pythagorean Theory: A + B = C . 2
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Great Mathematicians Greek Contributions in: IV. Modern Math
B. Euclid- Developed a geometry textbook which is the basis for teaching geometry today.
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Great Mathematicians Greek Contributions in: IV. Modern Math
C. Hypatia- She was the first female to earn fame as a mathematician.
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Astronomy Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science
1. Aristarchus- Was the first to suggest that the Earth moves around the sun.
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Astronomy Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science
2.Hipparchus- Was the first to predict solar eclipses.
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Geography Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science The Greeks
developed a system of A-longitude and B-latitude to locate places on the earth .
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Botany (the study of plants)
Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science Botany (the study of plants) A. The Greeks identified many types of plants and named their parts.
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Botany (the study of plants)
Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science Botany (the study of plants) B. The Greeks learned how plants reproduce by spreading seeds.
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Botany (the study of plants)
Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science Botany (the study of plants) C. The Greeks learned that some plants were useful as medicines. Tobacco
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Botany (the study of plants)
Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science Botany (the study of plants) D. Our system of classifying plants and animals was based on a system used by Aristotle.
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Greek Contributions in: VI. Modern Architecture
Many of our public structures, like government buildings, schools, churches, libraries, and museums contain Greek style features such as: Decorative columns. Doric column
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Greek Contributions in: VI. Modern Architecture
Many of our public structures, like government buildings, schools, churches, libraries, and museums contain Greek style features such as: Decorative columns.
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Greek Contributions in: VI. Modern Architecture
Many of our public structures, like government buildings, schools, churches, libraries, and museums contain Greek style features such as: Pediments- Triangular shape where roof lines come together.
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Greek Contributions in: VI. Modern Architecture
Many of our public structures, like government buildings, schools, churches, libraries, and museums contain Greek style features such as: Friezes- A band of sculptures at the top of a building.
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Greek Contributions in:
VI. Modern Architecture
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Greek Contributions in: VII. Modern Theater (a viewing place)
Ampitheaters- semi-circle row of seats built into the sides of a hill with a stage at the bottom
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Greek Contributions in: VII. Modern Theater (a viewing place)
Special effects- like hoisting actors into the air with ropes and the use of revolving scenery
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Greek Contributions in: VII. Modern Theater (a viewing place)
Drama- the art of writing, acting in, and producing plays. Greek dramas are still performed today.
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1 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 1 Pentathlon “five contests” footrace Ancient Greek:
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2 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 2 Pentathlon “five contests” Discus throw- It was made of bronze. Ancient Greek:
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3 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 3 Pentathlon “five contests” Long jump- Notice the weights in his hands Ancient Greek:
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4 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 4 Pentathlon “five contests” Javelin throw Ancient Greek:
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5 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 5 Pentathlon “five contests” Wrestling- Only two rules: no biting and no eye gouging. Ancient Greek:
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1 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 1 Pentathlon “five contests” Pistol shooting- Using an air pistol at 10 meters Modern:
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2 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 2 Pentathlon “five contests” Epee fencing Modern:
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3 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 3 Pentathlon “five contests” 200 meter Free style swimming Modern:
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4 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 4 Pentathlon “five contests” Show jumping- with a horse Modern:
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5 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 5 Pentathlon “five contests” 3K (approx. 2 mile) cross country run Modern:
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Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games Decathlon “ten contests” was born from the pentathlon
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