Ancient Greek Civilization

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Minoans

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First advanced civilization in Europe, located on Crete (3000-1100 BCE).

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Mycenaeans

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Mainland Greece's first advanced civilization (1600-1100 BCE).

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Athens

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Known for democracy, education, arts, and naval power. Home of the Parthenon and Acropolis.

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Sparta

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Military society with a focus on warfare and discipline. Known for its two kings system.

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Greek Architecture: Doric Columns

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Simple columns with no base.

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Greek Architecture: Ionic Columns

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Columns with scrolls at the top.

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Greek Architecture: Corinthian Columns

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Decorated with leaves.

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Famous Greek Buildings

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Parthenon built for Athena and Temple of Zeus.

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Socrates

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Known for the questioning method.

Taught Plato

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Plato

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Wrote about the Republic and ideal government.

Learned from Socrates