legacy
this introduced the ideas of comedy and tragedy
theater
3 government styles
democracy, oligarchy, monarchy
an ancient Greek city-state, where Democracy was born
Athens
Greek philosopher; his teaching style was based on asking questions. He wanted people to question their own beliefs. He taught Plato.
Socrates
formed the foundation of much of Western culture today. Everything from government, philosophy, science, mathematics, art, literature, and even sports was impacted by the ancient Greeks.
Ancient Greece
The Parthenon, temples, columns, etc…
architecture
a type of government in which people rule themselves
democracy
an ancient Greek city-state, which was a militaristic society
Sparta
Greek philosopher; he was a student of Socrates. He started a school in Athens, called the Academy.
Plato
stories about gods & heroes that try to explain how the world works
mythology
an example in this field was the Pythagorean theorem to find the sides of a right triangle in geometry.
mathematics
an ancient Greek leader who held power through the use of force
tyrant
was one of the greatest military commanders in history. Alexander conquered large areas of Asia and parts of Europe and Africa and spread Greek culture throughout his empire.
Alexander The Great
Greek philosopher; he was a student of Plato. He taught that people should live lives of moderation and use reason in their lives.
Aristotle
The Greeks started these almost 3000 years ago in 776 BC. They were held nearly every four years for over a thousand years until they were stopped in 393 AD.
Olympic Games
an example in this field was the Hippocratic Oath
medicine
society which only those from the highest social class hold power
aristocracy
a series of wars fought between the Persian Empire (largest in the world) and the Greeks from 492 BC to 449 BC.
Persian Wars
Greek mathematician; he was one of the greatest mathematicians in history. He is famous for his contributions to the field of geometry.
Euclid
the Greek word for a city-state
polis
Some of history's greatest in this field were Ancient Greek including Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates.
philosophy
a government in which only a few people have power
oligarchy
war between Athens and Sparta in the 400s BC
Peloponnesian War
Greek doctor; he is regarded as the father of medicine. He tried to find out what caused diseases and is known today for his ideas on how doctors should conduct themselves.
Hippocrates
a high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built
acropolis