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Ancient Greece

Taylor 2026

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Contributions of Ancient Greece Democracy, Theater, Architecture, Pottery, Literature, Mythology, Art, Math/Science
Polytheistic (Many Gods) belief system with gods and goddesses who controlled different aspects of life.
Describe 2 of Heracles Labors Task, problem, solution
What are myths? Myths are wild stories that serve multiple purposes - “TEEM” Entertain each other Teach about Gods and Goddesses(their religion) Explain how things came to be (the unexplainable -Lightning, earthquakes, etc.) Teach Morals/lessons
polis Greek for city
Direct Democracy every citizen votes on all proposals
Representative Democracy elect a representative to vote for you
Monarchy rule by one
Oligarchy rule by a few - wealthy families
Aristocrat rich landowners - “the best”
Tyranny seized power by force
Democracy rule by the people
Major battles of the Persian Wars Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis
Miltiades Athenian general at Marathon - ordered charge on the run
Phidippides Heroic run to Sparta and then Marathon
Darius King of Persia attacked at Marathon
Xerxes son of Darius led massive army across Bosporous (strait) to avenge fathers loss at Marathon
Leonidas King of Sparta led 300 Spartans at Thermopylae Themistocles- Athenian naval commander convinced Athenians of investment in ships - led Battle of Salamis
Factors that led to Greek Victory - “Wally Has Hairy Steps" Better Weapons Homefield advantage Fighting for Homeland Thoughtful Strategy
Geography of Ancient Greece Where is Greece located? Located in southeastern Europe, surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas.
Geography of Ancient Greece What were the results of the terrain (land)? Mountainous terrain led to limited farmland and the development of independent/Isolated city-states (polis). Terrace or Step farming in hills.
Geography of Ancient Greece What were the results of the sea? The sea provided trade opportunities and led to Colonization.
Geography of Ancient Greece What were the results of the location? Isolated Communities and limited resources forced colonies in other lands. Each city-state had their own army, gov’t, and economy due to isolation.
Government and Society (see gov’t sheet)
evolution of government visuals to represent the evolution
My Old Tired Dog Monarchy Oligarchy Tyrannny Democracy
Factors that led to Greek Victory : Wally Has Hairy Steps “Wally Has Hairy Steps” Better Weapons Homefield advantage Fighting for Homeland Thoughtful Strategy
TEEM Teach about Gods and Goddesses(their religion) Entertain each other Explain how things came to be(the unexplainable-Lightning, earthquakes, etc.) Teach Morals/lessons
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