1. Troy the Ancient Wonder of Greece Aparna Dev, Brandon Alleborn Jimmy Curtis Drake Bayard

2. Geography Troy II covered about 22 acres at 150 people per acre- 3300 people in total. Troy II covered about 22 acres at 150 people per acre- 3300 people in total. Troy VI covered about 62 acres and could have possibly supported up to 10,000 people. Troy VI covered about 62 acres and could have possibly supported up to 10,000 people. Troy is located in what is now known as modern-day Turkey on the right side of the Aegean Sea. Troy is located in what is now known as modern-day Turkey on the right side of the Aegean Sea. Troy was part of the Persian Empire. Troy was part of the Persian Empire.

3. Stable Food Source The people of Troy ate pork and lamb. People ate beef more often In the late bronze age. The people of Troy ate pork and lamb. People ate beef more often In the late bronze age. The people of Troy ate horsemeat on occasion. The people of Troy ate horsemeat on occasion. In the late Bronze Age, there were many items on the menu. They ate not only barnyard animals but also wild animals and fish. In the late Bronze Age, there were many items on the menu. They ate not only barnyard animals but also wild animals and fish. They had Mediterranean fish and deer meat. They had Mediterranean fish and deer meat. Shellfish were popular. They were oysters, mussels, cockles, and clams Shellfish were popular. They were oysters, mussels, cockles, and clams Wheat was a staple and legumes(peas, beans, lentils)\ Wheat was a staple and legumes(peas, beans, lentils)\ Grapes, olives, and figs were staples Grapes, olives, and figs were staples

4. Government Multiple levels of Troy Multiple levels of Troy Independent city-state Independent city-state Ruled by king Ruled by king Monarchy Monarchy Got burned down by rival city- states. Got burned down by rival city- states.

5. Religion There were many Greek gods. Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera were the goddesses involved in the Trojan war. There were many Greek gods. Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera were the goddesses involved in the Trojan war. Homer wrote the Iliad which explains the Trojan war. Homer wrote the Iliad which explains the Trojan war. The wooden horse was said to have been built by Apollo and Poseidon. The wooden horse was said to have been built by Apollo and Poseidon. Achilles is the son of the sea nymph, Thetis and a mortal father. Achilles is the son of the sea nymph, Thetis and a mortal father. Achilles kills Hector and then is shot in the heel and dies. Achilles kills Hector and then is shot in the heel and dies.

6. Architecture Best known for temples Best known for temples There were domestic buildings and public buildings There were domestic buildings and public buildings They used columns They used columns Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Symmetric Symmetric triangular roof, pediment triangular roof, pediment

7. Social Structure If not training for military men were discussing politics If not training for military men were discussing politics Watched plays and comedies Watched plays and comedies Women spun, weaved, and other domestic duties Women spun, weaved, and other domestic duties Children played with toys Children played with toys Had some markets Had some markets

8. The Arts Troy I - pottery Troy I - pottery Troy II - objects in gold, silver, electrum, bronzes, carnelian and lapis lazuli Troy II - objects in gold, silver, electrum, bronzes, carnelian and lapis lazuli Troy III - pottery, but no evidence of sculptures or fresco-painted walls. Troy III - pottery, but no evidence of sculptures or fresco-painted walls. Troy VII a and Troy VII b - handmade pottery returns. Troy VII a and Troy VII b - handmade pottery returns.

9. Writing The only written remains found date before the 18th century B.C. Greek occupation. It is a seal written in a language called Luwian. The only written remains found date before the 18th century B.C. Greek occupation. It is a seal written in a language called Luwian. Seal is believed to have been imported from elsewhere. Seal is believed to have been imported from elsewhere.

10. Technology The Trojan’s often made textiles and pottery. The Trojan’s often made textiles and pottery. They may have also used metal to make objects, such as tools and basic weapons. They may have also used metal to make objects, such as tools and basic weapons. They made tools for spinning and weaving. They made tools for spinning and weaving. Trojans traded their textiles for exotic luxurious goods. Trojans traded their textiles for exotic luxurious goods. They traveled the seas in massive boats able to fit 120 men, and traveled by chariots driven by horses on land during war. They traveled the seas in massive boats able to fit 120 men, and traveled by chariots driven by horses on land during war.

11. Legacy Troy left a lasting impression on all of Greece Troy left a lasting impression on all of Greece Troy is best known for the Trojan war that took place there. Troy is best known for the Trojan war that took place there. The war was between Mycenae and Troy The war was between Mycenae and Troy The king of Mycenae wanted to take back his wife. Helen was taken by the Trojan king. The king of Mycenae wanted to take back his wife. Helen was taken by the Trojan king. The war was won by Mycenae by using the Trojan horse. The war was won by Mycenae by using the Trojan horse.