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Ancient Greece 500-323 B.C.E.
Geography ,[object Object],[object Object]
Greek geography ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Technology results from necessity ,[object Object]
Technology results from scarcity ,[object Object],[object Object]
Terracing saves water and soil in mountainous environments
Greek Inventions ,[object Object]
The Greeks were the original Olympiads.  Their scientists studied the best way to  perform sports
Greek Invention ,[object Object]
Greek Architecture ,[object Object],[object Object]
More Greek Architecture
Greek Military ,[object Object],[object Object]
Greek Military ,[object Object],[object Object]
Greek Military ,[object Object],[object Object]
Flamethrower!!!!!
Greek religion was  polytheistic.
Political: Athens was the first democracy. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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.
Remember!  If you think the U.S. is so much better. . . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Political terms ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Sparta ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Sparta ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Athens ,[object Object]
Alexander the Great ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Alexander conquered the Persian empire and controlled the largest empire the world has ever seen.
What happens when cultures collide?
Alexander spread Hellenistic culture throughout Asia. ,[object Object],[object Object]
The Roman Coliseum has a strong Hellenistic influence.
What buildings in the USA have a Hellenistic influence?
Lincoln Memorial
Any questions before the quiz?
Greece Quiz ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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