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Ancient Greece

Discover the lasting impact of Ancient Greece on sports, architecture, government, and law. Explore the origins of the Olympic Games, Greek columns, democratic principles, and more!

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Ancient Greece

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  1. Ancient Greece Gra de (Correlates with GPS Standard: SS3H1a)

  2. Its All Greek… People of ancient Greece contributed to society in many ways. Even though the ancient Greeks lived around 2,500 years ago, the influence of Greek sports, architecture, and government is still strong today! In fact, the United States copied a lot of these things from Greece…

  3. The Olympic Games The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece. Free men who spoke Greek could compete in the games at Olympia. The games were only for Greeks. The games did not move around like they do today. There were also fewer sports in ancient Greece. Some of the popular sports were discus throwing, javelin throwing, wrestling, running, and chariot racing. The winner of the competitions were national heroes, just as they are today.

  4. Greek Influence on Olympics

  5. Quick Quiz What is one way the modern Olympics today are different from Ancient Greece back then? • Olympics are held every 4 years • Men and Women get to participate • Running is an event

  6. Columns, Columns, Everywhere! Ancient Greece is famous for its architecture. The Greeks used columns in the construction of their buildings. Many ancient Greek temples and public buildings can still be seen today. The Parthenon in Greece is an excellent example of Greek columns and architecture.

  7. Types of Columns

  8. built building with columns, marble steps, and carvings 2,000 years ago copied Greece on columns, marble steps, and carvings in 1935 Greece United States

  9. Law of the Land Ancient Greece developed a written system of laws. Solon was a Greek known for the fairness of the laws and system he created. These laws were made for the good of the people and the state, not any ONE ruler. This is called positive law. Ancient Greece developed a procedure for enforcing laws. This procedure included a court and jury system.Greece started the first jury system in which the United States still practices today. A jury is 12 people who listen to your case in court and decide if you are guilty or not of a crime. Every citizen has the right to be heard by a Jury in a court of law.

  10. Quick Quiz Circle the words that best describe the ancient Greek legal system. fair positive king court unfair jury

  11. Similarities of Greek and U.S. Law Much of our law system today is a result of the early development of ancient Greek law. Today our laws are made to protect the best interests of the people. Today our legal procedure includes courtsand juries.

  12. Quick Quiz Which one is NOT a similarity between the ancient Greek’s legal system and our legal system? • laws protect people’s best interests • court • juries • ruled by President

  13. Follow the Leader Athens was an important center of ancient Greece. The Athenians had a history of being ruled by rich landholders and tyrants. The Athenians did not want to be ruled by rich men or anyone who wanted to control them. They wanted leaders who represented the people’s best interests. They established the idea that a community should choose its own leaders. The Athenian’s idea that a community should choose their own leaders is still an important idea today. It is an important part of a democracy! Americans choose their leaders by voting.

  14. Quick Quiz Circle the correct answer. Americans choose their leaders by_______. Drawing straws lottery voting Match each leader to his or her community. • Americans ___ teacher • Athenians ___ U.S. President • Students in the class ___ leader of Athens

  15. Democratic Decisions The democratic government of the United States is based on the principles or ideas developed in ancient Greece. In a democracy, people vote to make decisions. There are two kinds of democracies… Types of Democracy

  16. Quick Quiz Read each situation below. Decide if it is an example of a direct or representative democracy. Write D for direct or R for representative on each line. ____ Your whole class votes on where to go for a field trip. ____ The student council decides how to spend the fundraiser money. ____ U.S. citizens elect members of the electoral college who cast votes for the next president. ____ Citizens of your county vote on building a new library.

  17. Global Greek Greece is located on the Balkan Peninsula in Europe. Greece is on the southern tip of the peninsula. The Ionian Sea is on the west side of Greece and the Aegean Sea is on the east side of Greece. The Mediterranean Sea is south of Greece. Italy’s boot shaped peninsula is kicking Greece with its heel. Greece is East of Italy.

  18. Quick Quiz Circle the correct answer. Italy is located _____ of Greece. • North • South • East • West

  19. The End

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