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1 Impact of Geography on Greece: How might Greece being located on the Mediterranean Sea impact Greek culture?

2 Greeks were polytheistic and believed that the gods were immortal, but also that they had human qualities; religion became the basis for Greek mythology Zeus Zeus King of the gods Athena Athena Goddess of wisdom Aphrodite Aphrodite Goddess of love Apollo Apollo God of sun & music Ares Ares God of war Hades Hades God of underworld Hera Hera Goddess of family Poseidon Poseidon God of the seas

3 The society of Sparta focused on military strength, not freedom, art, and learning (like Athens)

4 Athenian society focused on wealth & culture Architects built the Parthenon to honor the goddess Athena; the Greeks were known for beautiful buildings whose style can be seen in many modern buildings in several countries


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