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How did the geography affect the development of ancient Greece?

The ancient Greeks made contributions in many fields of learning & developed new innovations because:

The Greeks emphasized education & the pursuit of knowledge
Many Greeks could afford to support academies & centers of learning
Greece’s location along the Mediterranean Sea allowed for trade, the spread of diverse ideas, & the ability to build achievements from other parts of the ancient world

What role did Greece's location along the Mediterranean Sea play in its contributions to learning and innovation?

A) It limited Greek interactions with other cultures and ideas

B) It facilitated trade, the spread of diverse ideas, and the ability to build on achievements from other parts of the ancient world.

C) It led to a focus on naval dominance over intellectual pursuits.

D) It caused Greece to become isolated from other civilizations.

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the ancient Greeks' development of new innovations?

A) Emphasis on education and knowledge.

B) Support for academies and centers of learning.

C) Isolation from external cultures and ideas.

D) Greece's strategic location for trade and exchange of ideas.

Greek Democracy

The foundation for our democratic republic began in Athens with their development of direct democracy.
Athenian citizens participated in government decisions by voting.
A council would propose laws and then all men over 18 years who wanted to could vote. The approved ideas would become laws.

Homer, the poet wrote the famous stories of The Odyssey and The Iliad, which are read in Language Arts classes all over the world.

Drama was also important to the ancient Greeks. They were the first to develop comedies and tragedies.

Theaters were built that were open-air and built in a way that everyone in the audience could hear and see the action.

The Greeks were among the most talented architects of the ancient world
The Parthenon, a temple made of marble in honor of the goddess Athena, is probably one of the most famous examples of Greek architecture.
The Greeks used columns (Doric, Ionic and Corinthian) & displayed murals of mythological scenes in their buildings.

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