Marsh. Greek Architecture There are three main characteristics of Greek architecture: columns,...

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Greek Architecture

There are three main characteristics of Greek

architecture:columns, carvings, and

marble.

Greek architecture

is best characterized

by the use of columns.

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IONIC

Ionic

Doric

Corinthian

Marble and carvings are also important

characteristics to Greek architecture.

Marble Carvings

The famous Greek temple is called the Parthenon.The Supreme Court was modeled after the Parthenon.

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Democracy• Democracy started in Athens, Greece.

• There are two different types of democracy: Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy.

• A direct democracy is a democracy in which citizens vote directly for leaders and on issues.**Athens, Greece is an example of a direct democracy.

• A representative democracy is a democracy in which citizens choose leaders to represent them.

**Our national government is an example of a representative democracy.