Ancient Greece
Published on Jan 04, 2016
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Ancient Greece
Chapter 10
Greece is located on the Balkan Peninsula
Has a Rugged, rocky seacoast; inland is very mountainous; difficult to farm
Greeks were descendants of one of Japheth's sons
Japheth was Noah's 3rd son
First settlers were Minoans & Mycenaeans
Legend of Mycenaeans during the Trojan War
Greeks added vowels to Phoenicians' Alphabet
In the 700s B.C.
Homer
A bard, or singing poet
Transportation & Communication Were Difficult
due to many mountains and scattered islands
Photo by Visit Greece
City-State
The type of government that ruled the cities in Greece
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The Acropolis
Means "Upper City"; the high hills that were surrounded by the city
The Agora
A marketplace for farmers and shopkeepers; also a meeting place for business
Photo by Shadowgate
The Theater
Used for plays and religious festivals; was the largest gathering place in the city
The Gymnasium
Where young, Greek men practiced their favorite sports
The Stadium
A long racing track; most famous one built in Olympia
Olympia
Where the 1st Olympic games took place in 776 B.C.
Democracy
Citizens of a country should take an active part in the gov't
Greek Olympic Games
- Religious festivals to honor Zeus
- At first, the only sport was a footrace
- Only men could participate and watch
- By 700 B.C., other sports were added
- Winners were crowned with wreaths of wild olive leaves
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Democracy means...
People and rule--Rule by laws that people (free men) had made
Sparta & Athens
Way of life & gov'ts were different; became rivals and warred each other
Photo by Tilemahos Efthimiadis
Sparta
1st city-state to become powerful; known for their courage, strength, and loyalty; dedicated to war
Helots
Other Greek people captured by Spartan soldiers; grew food and did other work
Athens
Became the greatest cultural center of ancient Greece; Valued children & education
Macedonia
Greeks considered these people barbarians
Alexander the Great
Was a Macedonian; became king at 20 years of age
Philip II
Was Alexander's father; had the desire to rule all of Greece
Phalanx
Large group of foot soldiers who were armed with shields & spears
Alexander the Great conquered
Greece, Egypt, Persia, Asia, & parts of India
Hellenistic Age
Greek culture influenced the world's art, architecture, science, religion, & philosophy.
