Geography

The Home Of the Olives

By: Madison McDonnell, Sam Stover, Sarah Zafar, Hanna McNinch

Geography

Located northeast of Sparta on the Aegean coastLargest city in GreeceLarge peninsula protected by mountains Mediterranean climate (hot and dry summers and mild winters)Rarely rains (about every 3-4 years)

Stable Food SourceLand was rocky and unproductiveOne third wasn't able to farm onOnly had lots of cereal grain; wheatOlive trees= extremely valuableProduced olive oil liquid goldGrapes were able to grow

GOVERMENT-each city state had its own government-Athens created the first democratic government-polytheistic(believes in many gods)-government system is called monarchy. Monarchy comes from the Greek word meaning "rule by one."

Religion Different cities often worshipped the same deitiesMany Greek people recognized the major gods and goddesses: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Ares, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Athena, Hermes, Demeter, Heracles, Hestia, Asclepius and HeraThe ancient people believed in polytheism, or the belief in more than one god or goddess

ArchitectureTemplesBest known for its temples.The Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, constructed between 447-432 B.C.The Erechtheum, dedicated to Erichthonius, constructed between 421-405 B.C. The Temple of Olympia Zeus, dedicated to Zeus, built in 6th century B.C.Buildings and Public WorksTheatre of Dionysos, dedicated to the Greek god Dionysos, seat about 15,000 people.Hadrian's Library, reading rooms, papyrus books.Lyceum, gymnasium, public reading place.

Social StructureWomen of lower classes helped familyPaid for attending assemblyImportant people= StrategoiMen aged 20-50 eligible for militaryNine archons took care of ceremonial business

SlavesSlaves could buy themselves freedom

The ArtsPanting, pottery, and sculpturesDrinking vessels, water jars, jugs and cups, and mixing bowls.Statues never of particular person.Some of the most unique in the world.

Music and entertainmentMostly soldiers and athletes. Others into philosophy, drama, pottery and the arts.Music played at religious festivals, marriage and funeral rites, and banquet gatherings.

WritingIn court wrote name of person they hated on ostrakonOstrakon- is a piece of broken potteryGreat for literature, art and writing

TechnologyWater sources; running water, fountains, baths, toiletsSilver minesPottery Silver coins

Legacy Socrates, Plato, Aeschylus, Sophocles, EuripidesLargest city in Greece Controlled Attica Famous building ParthenonSilver, lead, marble Largest navy in Greece Influential city

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