Classical Europe Ancient Greece and Rome

1. Classical EuropeAncient Greece and Rome • How did ancient Greece and Rome influence our history and culture?

2. Ancient Greece Historical Map: Ancient Greece(Home Article: Greece, Ancient)

3. Greece- Cradle of democracy • Flourished from 800 B.C.- A.D. 400 Golden Age of Greece 400 B.C.’s • many city states ruled by kings ( city state is known as a polis) • Greece was located on islands in the Mediterranean Sea and on the Balkan peninsula

4. Greek beliefs • Worshiped many gods and goddesses (polytheistic) • Believed in fate

5. Greek government • Early Greeks ruled by kings • Later some Greeks developed democratic governments, run by the people

6. Ancient Greek contributions • Introduced democracy • Greek architecture copied by others • Ruins from ancient Greek civilization survive in Athens, Greece's capital and largest city. The Parthenon, top center, a temple that was dedicated to the goddess Athena, stands on a hill called the Acropolis. The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 B.C. )

7. More Greek Architecture

8. Other contributions • Developed idea of theater and drama • We have modern plays, movies, and television shows • Greeks influenced our democratic government in the United States

9. Ancient Rome Empire) • Empire)

10. Roman culture • Romans studied and copied Greeks in architecture, ideas and sculpture- (statues) • Roman statues more realistic • Buildings had porches and columns like Greeks • Used arches and domes

11. Roman Architecture • Ancient Greek Apartment

12. People of Ancient Rome • Citizens- free usually born in Rome • Non-citizens- free • Slaves- considered property

13. Early Government • Kings ruled • King Advised by senate • Citizens had little say

14. Later Roman Government • Kings overthrown • Senate becomes the most powerful • Highest position in the senate consul

15. Influence of Rome for modern times • Influential in development Western Civilization • Latin, the language of ancient Rome is basis for Spanish, French, Italian, and other languages • Roman law provided a basis for the legal system of most countries in Western Europe and Latin America- all people are equal under the law • Judges are expected to decide cases fairly • Person innocent until proven guilty

16. More influences • Romans used vaults, columns, domes, and arches • Invented concrete

17. Aqueduct construction • Aqueduct construction, shown here, was one of the peacetime activities of the Roman army. Roman aqueducts carried water long distances from rivers and mountain springs. The water ran in a channel along the top of an aqueduct. Roman soldiers also built roads, bridges, tunnels, and walls.