Ancient+Greece

__Ancient Greek ppt.(Activity 1)__ n ** 1.What is Greece’s political contribution to the political world (especially countries like Canada and the United States)? ** The Athens were the first to have a democracy government, which we use in Canada today! n ** 2. How did geography influence Greece’s economy and military technology? ** There were a lot of mountains which caused diversion of greeks, In result to this they fought each other. Alexander the great spreaded Hellenstic throughout Asia Greek cities were often sandwiched between the ocean and sea, so they developed a a navy for trading and fighting. Monarchy- a type of government that is ruled by a queen or king. Oligarchy- a government ruled by two or more kings or queens =**__ Greek Hero Game (Activity 2) __**=
 * n 3. How did Hellenistic ideas spread throughout Asia? **
 * n 4. Describe an example of how necessity brings about technological change. **
 * n 5. Define monarchy **
 * 6. Define oligarchy **

__Adventures In Ancient Greece (Activity 3)__
Sparta -The worst thing you could call a spartan was a trembler, it meant you were scared to fight. -After battle the Spartan soldiers hung their weapons in the trees to thank their gods Athens -Athenian soldiers always had the letter "A" painted on their shields, they also had to buy their own weapons -Parthenon was the biggest temple on Acropolis inside the temple was a 12 meter statue of Athena Mount Olypus -Mount Olympus is the home of 12 olympic gods. -Zues was the ruler of all the gods.

__Video (Activity 4)__
1)Greece is known for the birth place of western civilization 2)Each city state was unique each had their own military. 3)religion was taught through folk tales. Which were myths they were passed down through generations 4) they thought the greek gods were a big family they all could live forever, they were a lot like people because they got jealous, mad, sad and happy 5)Panathenaia was a festival for Athena which the Athenians celebrated 6)Democracy was created in the Athens 7) The first olympic games were created in 776 B.C in Olympia 8)Zues' temple crashed to the ground which was caused by an earth quake 9)The winners of the olypic games were crowned with leaves from Zeus' sacred tree. 10)Greek plays were based on legends and myths