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 * // WELCOME TO ANCIENT GREECE //**

** Culture/Civilization: **Greece ** Time Period: **Classical Era

This map of ancient Greece outlines many of the key city states and capitals. This also shows the split territory between Athens and Sparta during the Peloponnesian War.

These maps outline the key cities and bodies of water surrounding Greece. These physical maps show the various mountains present in Greece and therefore further emphasizes the mountainous terrain and separation of geography between the Greek city-states. [|\]

This Table of Gods seen here displays the family tree of the Greek Gods. All Zeus and Hera sons and daughters are seen here and it is truly a window to the polytheistic nature of Greece and their counterparts.

**1. Zeus- Ruler of gods, Lord of the Sky** 3.Poseidon- Ruler of the Seas, Brother of Zeus 4. Hera- Goddess of Marriage, represented by peacock 5.Hades- Brother of Zeus, Ruler of the Underworld Notes: **
 * 2. Athena- Daughter of Zeus, Goddess of Wisdom

The Doric style is rather sturdy and its top (the capital), is plain. This style was used in mainland Greece and the colonies in southern Italy and Sicily. || Ionic The Ionic style is thinner and more elegant. Its capital is decorated with a scroll-like design (a volute). This style was found in eastern Greece and the islands. || Corinthian The Corinthian style is seldom used in the Greek world, but often seen on Roman temples. Its capital is very elaborate and decorated with acanthus leaves. ||
 * Doric
 * [[image:http://www.thetravelpeach.com/europe-vacations/greece/parthenon-acropolis.jpg width="271" height="196"]]Parthenon** - temple of Athena Parthenos ("Virgin"), Greek goddess of wisdom, on the Acropolis in Athens. The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BC, and despite the enormous damage it has sustained over the centuries, it still communicates the ideals of order and harmony for which Greek architecture is known.


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Olympics-** Another huge cultural innovation created by the Greeks is the formation of the Olympics. This type of competition, still seen today, combined different athletes ultimate form of skill and talent. Different competitions, from chariot racing to discus throwing, were events where athletes competed for the golden reeve that commemorated Zeus. This formation of competition was stood the test of time and truly exemplifies the culture of Greece as a whole.

Advancements**- Greece was home to a whole host of scientists and mathematicians who ended up creating many new formulas and explored new ideas. Pythogoras created the Pythagorean theorem, Erostacrhus created a heliocentric orbit, and Archimedes found new displacement theories and invented calculus. All these new ideas and innovations prove how Greece was years ahead of its politically and socially.
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