rt and Architecture
There were rules as to how ancient greece buildings should be built which were called orders. There were 3 architectural orders; Doric, Ionic and Corinthian
Temples were a big part of Greece architecture. They were large simple buildings that honored a certain god or goddess, and had a statute of them built inside.
The most famous architectural building of Ancient Greece is the Parthenon, located in the city of Athens. It was built for Athena, the goddess of wisdom
Pottery was one of the most popular forms of Art in ancient Greece. They would be covered with religious or mythological art and pictures.
Painting was regarded to as the highest form of art. Most painters worked on wood panels or walls.
B. Government
Greeks …show more content…
most City States turned to tyranny, which is where a rich man who gets support by the poor becomes a king-like figure, without getting any legal right to rule.
Athens, a Greek city still running today, used democracy since it was founded. Still uses the democracy government to this day. C. Mythology
Many modern terms were invented off of Greek mythology such as Volcano coming from the god Vulcan of the forge
Nike the company, was named after the Nike the goddess of victory
In many movies, Greek Gods are represented. In the lion king, Scar is a character used to represent Hades
Rick Riordan has published 4 different types of mythological book series’s, but his best selling series is the Percy Jackson series which is based off of Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology was used for teaching lessons to kids to listen to their parents or give adults advice
D. Philosophy
Famous Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that all substances were made of Fire, Water, Earth, …show more content…
The terminology and innovations of the Ancient Greece period are still relevant to today’s law, politics and sports (Wright). One of the most important contribution was the Olympic Games, which began as a festival to honor the god of the sky, Zeus. It is now a huge international sporting event that is held every 4 years. Over 200 countries participate in the games where about 300 events are held and 28 sports are played.
Greek philosophers focused on the concept of life; in either a scientific way or mystical way. They were also interested in subjects like math and science. The first Greek philosopher was Socrates and is considered “the father of western philosophy” (Mark). He introduced the Socratic method, which is a form of argument between individuals where critical thinking skills are used and underlying presumptions are made. Plato, the student of Socrates, wrote a book called “The Republic” which is still a very popular philosophical book. The ideas of hundreds of Greek philosophers have made a huge impact on the study and ideas of science, astronomy, physics, medicine, and mathematics
There were rules as to how ancient greece buildings should be built which were called orders. There were 3 architectural orders; Doric, Ionic and Corinthian
Temples were a big part of Greece architecture. They were large simple buildings that honored a certain god or goddess, and had a statute of them built inside.
The most famous architectural building of Ancient Greece is the Parthenon, located in the city of Athens. It was built for Athena, the goddess of wisdom
Pottery was one of the most popular forms of Art in ancient Greece. They would be covered with religious or mythological art and pictures.
Painting was regarded to as the highest form of art. Most painters worked on wood panels or walls.
B. Government
Greeks …show more content…
most City States turned to tyranny, which is where a rich man who gets support by the poor becomes a king-like figure, without getting any legal right to rule.
Athens, a Greek city still running today, used democracy since it was founded. Still uses the democracy government to this day. C. Mythology
Many modern terms were invented off of Greek mythology such as Volcano coming from the god Vulcan of the forge
Nike the company, was named after the Nike the goddess of victory
In many movies, Greek Gods are represented. In the lion king, Scar is a character used to represent Hades
Rick Riordan has published 4 different types of mythological book series’s, but his best selling series is the Percy Jackson series which is based off of Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology was used for teaching lessons to kids to listen to their parents or give adults advice
D. Philosophy
Famous Greek philosopher Aristotle believed that all substances were made of Fire, Water, Earth, …show more content…
The terminology and innovations of the Ancient Greece period are still relevant to today’s law, politics and sports (Wright). One of the most important contribution was the Olympic Games, which began as a festival to honor the god of the sky, Zeus. It is now a huge international sporting event that is held every 4 years. Over 200 countries participate in the games where about 300 events are held and 28 sports are played.
Greek philosophers focused on the concept of life; in either a scientific way or mystical way. They were also interested in subjects like math and science. The first Greek philosopher was Socrates and is considered “the father of western philosophy” (Mark). He introduced the Socratic method, which is a form of argument between individuals where critical thinking skills are used and underlying presumptions are made. Plato, the student of Socrates, wrote a book called “The Republic” which is still a very popular philosophical book. The ideas of hundreds of Greek philosophers have made a huge impact on the study and ideas of science, astronomy, physics, medicine, and mathematics