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Mycenae- it was a fortified state first discovered by Heinrich Schliemann the Mycenaean civilization reached its high in 1400 and 1200 BC and its fortified centers were built on hills surrounded by stone walls
Sparta- the city state was located on the banks of Eurotas River in Laconia. In 650 BC it became the most dominant military land-power in  Greece. Spartan women were the first groups to have more freedom due to the fact that men tended to constantly be in battle
Athens- By 700 BC the city state of Athens had very high naval powers in Greece. Athens was located on the peninsula of Attica. There was an assembly between the citizens of Athens and they eventually created the Athenian Democracy whilst looking for a fair way to create and pass laws.
Classical Greece- the period of Greek history from 500 BC to 338 BC. In this period Democracy flourished in Athens. The Pelopponesian War in 431 BC between Athens and Sparta weakened the Greek city states and caused a divide between them. In this era the Greeks had much intellectual and cultural growth, these developments are the main sources as western culture. In this era their philosophy, art, and creation of dramas, shaped the civilization we live in today.
Hellenistic Era- the Hellenistic Era expanded the Greek language and ideas to parts of Southwest Asia and beyond that were previously non-Greek. In this era unity was lost and 4 kingdoms were created Macedonia, Syria, Pergamum, and Egypt, which were all eventually conquered by the Romans. Art focused on more realistic and emotional interpretations in this era. The Hellenistic Era was key to the expansion of Greek ideas and culture as well as the home to many new scholars which included poets, writers, scientist, and philosophers.

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Democracy- Athens created the first democracy which is the government that the United States has based their government on
Philosophy- Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates created new ideas and explanations that Western Civilization is heavily influenced on
Science- The foundation of geometry and many other math ideas were layed. All the foundations of Western Civilization science can be traced back to the Greek's as well as the first systematic thinking towards the medical field was established
Art- The Greek's attention to human form was the drive for realistic portraits and sculptures that are created today
Architecture- The Greek's created theaters and stadiums which influenced many of the arenas used today, also their method of constructing temples not being enclosed still affects the worl today
Sports- Ancient Greeks created the first Olympics which are still held to this day

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-The Roman gods were based off of gods found in  Ancient Greece
-Adopted styles of Greek art
-Used Greek statues as inspiration and created more realistic looking statues and placed them in public buildings and houses
-The Romans used Greek style architecture and expanded the skills they had using curved lines
-Created the Roman Republic which was based off of the first democracy found in Greece
-Rome was influenced mainly by Greece's art and literature, Romans imported Greek art and commissioned art pieces that replicated their art style
-The Romans first literature in Latin was actually are actually translations of  Greek literature
-Latin poets also used the same forms as the Greek poets did

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- Rome gave Christianity more organization making it a stronger religion
- The addition of bishops allowed for them to take charge of the church's community and members
- It attracted Roman people because it had much to offer, like salvation and eternal life
- They formed Christian communities and bonded with others while helping the sick and poor, allowing for a sense of belonging
- It stressed a sense of spiritual equality to everyone, it didn't matter your background you had eternal life
- Christianity grew quickly in the first century, took root in the second century, and had spread widely by the third

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textbook
http://www.leadershipclassics.org/AncientGreekCulture&Civilization.html
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