Ancient Greece Overview
Ancient Greece was one of the most influential civilizations in history, developing philosophy, democracy, science, and mythology that still shape the modern world today.
Greek Mythology
| God / Hero | Domain | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus | Sky & Thunder | King of the gods, ruler of Olympus |
| Poseidon | Sea | God of oceans and earthquakes |
| Hades | Underworld | Ruler of the dead |
| Athena | Wisdom & War | Goddess of intelligence and strategy |
| Hercules | Hero | Famous for his 12 labors |
Great Philosophers & Scientists
| Name | Field | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Socrates | Philosophy | Father of critical thinking |
| Plato | Philosophy | Founded Academy, wrote Republic |
| Aristotle | Science & Logic | Teacher of Alexander the Great |
| Hippocrates | Medicine | Father of modern medicine |
| Archimedes | Physics & Math | Discovered principles of buoyancy |
Important Inventions & Discoveries
| Invention | Description |
|---|---|
| Democracy | First system of citizen-based government |
| Olympic Games | Ancient sports competition held in Olympia |
| Philosophy | Systematic thinking about life and existence |
| Geometry | Mathematical study developed by Greeks |
| Theater | Tragedy and comedy performances |
Life, Rules & Entertainment
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| City-States (Polis) | Independent cities like Athens and Sparta |
| Sparta System | Military-based strict society |
| Athens System | Birthplace of democracy and culture |
| Olympic Games | Religious and sports festival every 4 years |
| Theater Culture | Drama, tragedy, and comedy performances |
Rules & Society
Ancient Greek society was divided into citizens, women, slaves, and foreigners. Only male citizens could participate in politics in most city-states.
Laws were different in each city-state, especially between Athens and Sparta.
