Ancient GreeksAncient Greeks

Culture and ContributionsModified by K. GreenITRT – 2007Suffolk city schools

The Ancient Greek Civilization Shares:

A written language A system of government Advances in arts and sciences A common culture

Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics

Greece is….

On the continent of Europe Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea A peninsula Hilly and mountainous Limited in rich soil

Human Characteristics Human Characteristics of the Greeksof the Greeks

Because of their surroundings, ancient Greeks had to adapt. As a result, they became

FarmersTraders

Shipbuilders

Greek Men and Greek Men and WomenWomenGreek Men

Went to school Worked for physical

strength Were voting citizens Played the lyre and

other instruments

Greek Women Took care of children Learned handicrafts Did not vote

The OlympicsThe Olympics

Held every four years to honor Zeus

Held atop of Mount Olympus

Only men competed

Winners wore a crown of olive leaves

Greece: The birthplace of democracy

Democracy – people vote on the issues that effect them.

Representative DemocracyPeople vote to choose a

representative to vote for them on

the issues

Direct DemocracyPeople vote directly

on the issues

ArchitectureArchitecture

The Greeks loved columns and used them often. A most famous example is the Parthenon which sat high above the

city.

Plain, Simple Curly, Scroll Fancy, Pattern

ReligionReligionThe Greeks believed in many different

gods.

Zeus

Athena

The Arts and The Arts and SciencesSciences Ancient Greeks were

Sculptors

Potters

Scientists

Great thinkers

Now, it’s not all Greek to

you!