ANCIENT GREECE By Austin Peer History From 800

ANCIENT GREECE By: Austin Peer

History � � � From 800 - 650 BC aristocratic families had the power. Ancient Greece was a civilization that dominated much of the Mediterranean. 323 BC – Alexander the Great dies at Babylon 641 AD - The Slaves overran Greece 776 BC - The First Olympic Games

Facts v v v They believed in the same gods. They shared a common heritage. They perceived themselves as Greeks. The word alphabet come’s from the two letters of the Greek. Current population is 11, 304, 000

Capital Cities SPARTA ATHENS

Government Aristotle divided Greece into four government systems v • • v v v Monarchies Oligarchies Tyrannies Democracies Athens invented democracy Macedonia was a monarchy One of the greatest military.

Geography v v Very hot, dry summers Rains only in winter Mountains divided the cities Athens is the symbol of freedom, art, and democracy

Economy v v v Greece’s agricultural sector lacks many natural resources. In 1998 agriculture accounted for 8. 5 percent of GDP Greece is one of the most important civilizations in history.

The People v v v Alexander the great was born in 356 B. C. Some Greeks wouldn't eat beans because they thought they contained souls of death. The city-states were mostly about war, before the first Olympics. v v Greece’s alphabet are words. Language is Greek Alexander the Great

Traditions v v v At birth, the eldest child is named after the grandparent. About 98% of Greece’s population belongs to Greek Orthodox Church. Needed food that grew well in rocky terrain v Fish was the main source of protein.

Summary v v About 7% of marble is produced in Greece. The first Olympics took place in 776 B. C. About 10% of Greece adults are unemployed. Greece has spoken for more than 3, 000 years. v v v Greece is the leading producer of sea sponges. In the 1950’s only about 30% of Greek adults could read and write. Greece enjoys more than 250 days of sunshine.

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