“The Glory That Was Greece” The Golden Age 5th Century B.C.

The Sacred Rock of Athens The Acropolis in Athens is the best-known landmark of Ancient Greece. Most of the ruins were temples to the gods. The ruins are over 2500 years old. Charleston’s Custom House was completed in 1879. You do the math.

What Made the Golden Age Golden? 5th Century B.C. (499-400 B.C.) is called “The Golden Age of Greece.” Greek civilization flourished in everything: government; law; trade; science; medicine; philosophy; history; mathematics; architecture; the arts, like sculpture, poetry, theatre, music, dance; pottery; jewelry; martial arts, and athletics.

The Birthplace of Democracy In Athens, democracy was born. Only free males could vote or hold office. Women, children, slaves, and foreigners were excluded. Even today, democracy remains an ideal form of government.

Laying Down the Law The Areopagus was the court of Athens. Athenians introduced trial by jury and habeas corpus, still part of our judicial system.

Trade Masters of the land and sea, the Greeks created a trading empire, via road and ship, throughout the Mediterranean.

The Sciences First to approach truth through logic Fathers of the scientific method Advancements in astronomy, medicine, and mathematics Aristotle Hippocrates Euclid

Greek Architecture

Apollo’s 9 Muses: Goddesses of Arts and Sciences Lyric poetry Song Tragedy Astronomy Comedy Dance Epic poetry History Love poetry

SCULPTURE

Epic Poetry Iliad & Odyssey Homer Sappho Lyric Poetry

THEATRE Theatre at Epidaurus Greek Chorus

POTTERY / JEWELRY

The Olympics