The Many Contributions of the Ancient Greeks

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The Many Contributions of the Ancient Greeks
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Democracy

• During the Golden Age Athens had a direct
  democracy (1 man 1 vote).
• Assembly was created.
• The use of a Jury to decide guilt or innocence.
• Extended voting rights to poor.

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The U.S. Senate (part of the congress) What part
of Athenian democracy does this resemble?
Why do you think this would be important to a
democracy?
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Architecture(the design of buildings)

• There many examples of ancient Greek architecture
  in the world today
• Many government buildings are fashioned after
  ancient Greek styles of architecture.

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The White House
The Supreme Court Building
What Greek buildings do these resemble? Why do
you think the architects of these buildings
imitated Greek style? What kind of feeling do you
get from looking at these buildings?
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Theater

• Tragedy, Drama, Comedy and the Theater were all
  invented by ancient Greeks.
• Many of the movies, and plays you watch today
  have their roots in ancient Greece.
• Humorous, dramatic, and tragic plots all have
  their roots in ancient Greece.
• Theaters (including movie theaters) are fashioned
  after the ancient Greek theater.

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Ancient Greek Theater
Modern Theater

• What are some similarities and differences
  between the ancient Greek theater and modern
  theater?
• How important do you think the invention of the
  theater was to our civilization?

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Philosophy and Education

• The importance of education today is a reflection
  of ancient Greek priorities during the Golden
  Age.
• Ancient Greeks believed education was important
  in a democracy.
• Socrates used questioning to teach his students,
  this is called the Socratic Method.
• Philosophy, or the love of wisdom was a large
  part of the culture of the Golden Age.

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• Dont think people who praise all your words and
  actions are helpful but those who kindly correct
  your faults.
• -Socrates
• What did Socrates believe helped someone grow as
  a learner?
• Can you find any examples of this in your daily
  activities in school?

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• Out of all of the contributions that ancient
  Greece has made to the world today, which one do
  you believe is the most important?