Ancient Greece was a peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea around the size of Louisiana. It had a mountainous geography which caused Greek communities to develop independently and often fight each other. Due to their coastal location, Greeks developed advanced naval technologies for trade and warfare. They also invented necessary structures like aqueducts for transporting fresh water in their mountainous terrain. Greek innovations included sports, architecture using columns and arches, military weapons like catapults, and the foundations of Western democracy in city-states like Athens. Alexander the Great later conquered the Persian Empire and spread Greek culture and ideas widely, influencing structures in both the ancient and modern world.

1. Ancient Greece 500-323 B.C.E.

6. Terracing saves water and soil in mountainous environments

8. The Greeks were the original Olympiads. Their scientists studied the best way to perform sports

11. More Greek Architecture

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16. Greek religion was polytheistic.

18. Direct participation was the key to Athenian democracy. In the Assembly, every male citizen was not only entitled to attend as often as he pleased but also had the right to debate, offer amendments, and vote on proposals. Every man had a say in whether to declare war or stay in peace. Basically any thing that required a government decision, all male citizens were allowed to participate in.

25. Alexander conquered the Persian empire and controlled the largest empire the world has ever seen.

26. What happens when cultures collide?

28. The Roman Coliseum has a strong Hellenistic influence.

29. What buildings in the USA have a Hellenistic influence?

30. Lincoln Memorial

31. Any questions before the quiz?