1. The Legacy of Ancient Greece

2. language government Ancient Greek civilization made many contributions
to our lives in the areas of :
language
government

3. medicine mathematics Ancient Greek civilization
made many contributions
to our lives in the areas of :
medicine
mathematics

4. science architecture Ancient Greek civilization
made many contributions
to our lives in the areas of :
science
architecture

5. entertainment sports Ancient Greek civilization
made many contributions
to our lives in the areas of :
entertainment
sports

6. Alphabet Greek Contributions in: I. Language and Literature
This is the Greek alphabet. Ours
grew out of it.

7. Punctuation Greek Contributions in: I. Language and Literature
Our punctuation, grammar, and paragraphing are based on Greek writing.

8. Drama A. tragedy B. comedy Greek Contributions in:
I. Language and Literature
Drama
A. tragedy
B. comedy

9. Historical Writing Greek Contributions in: I. Language and Literature
A Greek named
Herodotus is called,
“the father of history.”

10. Democracy Greek Contributions in: II. Modern Government
The Greeks developed the
basic principles
of democracy.

11. Juries Greek Contributions in: II. Modern Government
The Greeks began the practice of having citizens
serve on juries.

13. Diseases Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
The Greeks were the first to believe that diseases had natural causes and were not caused by the gods.
H1 N1 Virus

14. Doctor observation Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
Greek doctors carefully
observed their patients and wrote what they observed.

15. Hippocratic Oath Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
Today, doctors take the Hippocratic Oath in which they promise to be honest, to preserve life, and to keep a patient’s information private.
Short
version

16. Full
version

17. Hippocratic Oath Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
These medical contributions were primarily a result of work done by Hippocrates who is called the “father of modern medicine.

18. Organs Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
The Greeks were able to name and describe organs inside the body.

19. Organs Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
A. They discovered that the heart pumped blood through the body.

20. Organs Greek Contributions in: III. Modern Medicine
B. They discovered that the brain was the center of the nervous system.

21. Geometry Greek Contributions in: IV. Modern Math
They developed theories involving geometry which began as a system for measuring areas of land.

22. Great Mathematicians Greek Contributions in: IV. Modern Math
A. Pythagoras- Known for geometry and the Pythagorean Theory:
A + B = C . 2

23. Great Mathematicians Greek Contributions in: IV. Modern Math
B. Euclid- Developed a geometry textbook which is the basis for teaching geometry today.

24. Great Mathematicians Greek Contributions in: IV. Modern Math
C. Hypatia- She was the first female to earn fame as a mathematician.

25. Astronomy Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science
1. Aristarchus- Was the first to suggest that the Earth moves around the sun.

26. Astronomy Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science
2.Hipparchus- Was the first to predict solar eclipses.

27. Geography Greek Contributions in: V. Modern Science The Greeks
developed a
system of
A-longitude and
B-latitude to locate places on the earth .

28. Botany (the study of plants)
Greek Contributions in:
V. Modern Science
Botany (the study of plants)
A. The Greeks
identified many types of plants and named their parts.

29. Botany (the study of plants)
Greek Contributions in:
V. Modern Science
Botany (the study of plants)
B. The Greeks
learned how plants reproduce by spreading seeds.

30. Botany (the study of plants)
Greek Contributions in:
V. Modern Science
Botany (the study of plants)
C. The Greeks
learned that some plants were useful as medicines.
Tobacco

31. Botany (the study of plants)
Greek Contributions in:
V. Modern Science
Botany (the study of plants)
D. Our system of classifying plants and animals was based on a system used by Aristotle.

32. Greek Contributions in: VI. Modern Architecture
Many of our public structures, like government buildings, schools, churches, libraries, and museums contain Greek style features such as:
Decorative columns.
Doric
column

33. Greek Contributions in: VI. Modern Architecture
Many of our public structures, like government buildings, schools, churches, libraries, and museums contain Greek style features such as:
Decorative columns.

34. Greek Contributions in: VI. Modern Architecture
Many of our public structures, like government buildings, schools, churches, libraries, and museums contain Greek style features such as:
Pediments-
Triangular shape where roof lines come together.

35. Greek Contributions in: VI. Modern Architecture
Many of our public structures, like government buildings, schools, churches, libraries, and museums contain Greek style features such as:
Friezes-
A band of
sculptures at
the top of a
building.

36. Greek Contributions in:
VI. Modern Architecture

37. Greek Contributions in: VII. Modern Theater (a viewing place)
Ampitheaters-
semi-circle row of
seats built
into the
sides of a
hill with a
stage at
the bottom

38. Greek Contributions in: VII. Modern Theater (a viewing place)
Special effects-
like hoisting
actors into
the air with
ropes and
the use of
revolving
scenery

39. Greek Contributions in: VII. Modern Theater (a viewing place)
Drama-
the art of writing, acting in,
and producing plays. Greek
dramas
are still
performed
today.

40. 1 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 1
Pentathlon “five contests”
footrace
Ancient
Greek:

41. 2 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 2
Pentathlon “five contests”
Discus
throw-
It was
made
of bronze.
Ancient
Greek:

42. 3 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 3
Pentathlon “five contests”
Long
jump-
Notice the
weights
in his hands
Ancient
Greek:

43. 4 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 4
Pentathlon “five contests”
Javelin throw
Ancient
Greek:

44. 5 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 5
Pentathlon “five contests”
Wrestling- Only
two rules: no
biting and no
eye gouging.
Ancient
Greek:

45. 1 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 1
Pentathlon “five contests”
Pistol shooting-
Using an air
pistol at 10
meters
Modern:

46. 2 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 2
Pentathlon “five contests”
Epee fencing
Modern:

47. 3 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 3
Pentathlon “five contests”
200 meter
Free style
swimming
Modern:

48. 4 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 4
Pentathlon “five contests”
Show jumping-
with a horse
Modern:

49. 5 Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games 5
Pentathlon “five contests”
3K (approx. 2 mile)
cross country
run
Modern:

50. Greek Contributions in: VIII. Modern Sports: Creation
of the Olympic Games
Decathlon “ten contests”
was born from the pentathlon