Ancient Greece was a peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea around the size of Louisiana. It had a mountainous landscape which led Greek city-states to develop independently and often fight each other. The Greeks invented many technologies out of necessity, including advanced naval ships, aqueducts, and siege weapons like catapults. Politically, Athens established the first direct democracy around 500 BCE where male citizens could vote directly on laws and leaders. Hellenistic culture spread throughout Asia after Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire and established Greek colonies.

1. Ancient Greece 500-323 B.C.E.

6. Terracing saves water and soil in mountainous environments

8. The Greeks were the original Olympiads. Their scientists studied the best way to perform sports

11. More Greek Architecture

15. Flamethrower!!!!!

16. Greek religion was polytheistic.

18. 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.

25. Alexander conquered the Persian empire and controlled the largest empire the world has ever seen.

26. What happens when cultures collide?

28. The Roman Coliseum has a strong Hellenistic influence.

29. What buildings in the USA have a Hellenistic influence?

30. Lincoln Memorial

31. Any questions before the quiz?

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