Greek Culture and Contributions Flashcards

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Mythology

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Used to explain the origins of the world, the Greek faith believed that Gods and Goddesses influenced their daily lives.

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Architecture

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Buildings, homes, temples and theatres were constructed using symmetry to achieve order and balance.

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Literature

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The Greeks were one of the first people to write down the events of the past and study them. They also believed that they could predict the future this way.

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Athena

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One of the most powerful Greek Goddesses, she was the daughter of Zeus and was worshipped in both Athens and Sparta.

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Olympic Games

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A Greek festival held every four years to honor the Gods. Ancient events included the long jump, boxing, and the javelin throw.

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The Greek Theatre

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The Greeks invented a new form of art where people acted out lines written on a script in front of an audience.

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Math & Science

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The Greeks measured circumference, or distance around the earth. They also invented several navigational tools.

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Greek Art

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Painters and sculptures glorified human beings, making the human body look flawless in their work.

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History

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The Greeks were one of the first people to write down the events of the past and study them. They also believed that they could predict the future this way.

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Comedy

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Genre of theater invented by the Greeks that was used to make fun of politicians during the time.