1. Marsh
Athens, Greece

3. Ancient
Greece

4. Greek Architecture There are three main characteristics of Greek architecture: columns, carvings, and marble.

5. Greek architecture is best characterized by the use of columns.
Ionic .
Doric
Corinthian
IONIC

6. Marble and carvings are also important characteristics to Greek architecture.

7. The famous Greek temple is called the Parthenon
The famous Greek temple is called the Parthenon. The Supreme Court was modeled after the Parthenon. .

8. Athens

9. Democracy Democracy started in Athens, Greece.
There are two different types of democracy: Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy.
A direct democracy is a democracy in which citizens vote directly for leaders and on issues.
**Athens, Greece is an example of a direct democracy.
A representative democracy is a democracy in which citizens choose leaders to represent them.
**Our national government is an example of a representative democracy.