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By: Sophie A. & Ava K. Ancient Greece
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Civilization
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The Arts They had drama. It was a regular part of the Ancient Greeks life. They had sculptures which were important to Greeks because they showed important people.
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Writing They had writing tablets which helped boys in school learn. Teachers taught reading, writing, mathematics, and literature.
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Religion They had gods and goddesses, which they worshiped. They believed in myths. It helped them explain their religion.
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Stable Food Supply They had a market place where they got food. They had fertile farming area where they grew food.
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Technology They had writing tablets that they had for learning in school. They played the Lyre which was a stringed instrument like a harp.
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Government They had democracy which means they were governing themselves. They had Tyranny. The ruling power is in the hands of someone who is NOT a lawful king.
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Social Structure Athens had slaves, which were the lowest people. There were few important women because they usually were only doing chores and making food.
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Empire
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Did Not Start From Scratch Alexander had to have tutoring for public speaking and other things to rule the empire.
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Had Strong Leaders with Powerful Armies He planned things instead of just doing it without knowing what is going to happen.
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Developed Systems He spread Greek ideas. He used religion. He adopted the ways of conquered cultures
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Built Roads and Expanded Trade He connected people by spreading the culture throughout his empire.
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Established Religions He honored Egyptian and Persian gods with the same respect he paid to Greek gods.
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Declined By 324 B.C.E, Alexander's armies were in northern India. After ten years of fighting, the excused soldiers refused to go on.
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