1. Ancient Greeks-Berlin Wall 2000BC-1989AD
European History
Ancient Greeks-Berlin Wall
2000BC-1989AD

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

7. 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

8. 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