Transcript Slide 1

Greek language
Disagreement whether Sun or Earth at
center of universe.
Mythology about gods and goddesses
Euclid’s geometry textbook.
Olympic games
Accurate estimate of Earth’s circumference.
Philosophers search for truth
Development of the lever, pulley, and pump.
Drama and poetry
Direct democracy; citizens rule by majority vote.
Sculpture portraying ideals of beauty
Citizens bring changes of wrongdoing
Painted pottery showing scenes of Greek life
Code of laws
Classical architecture
Expansion of citizenship to all free male adults,
except foreigners
Complete the chart to
compare Athens,
Sparta, and modern
United States.
Provide information
for the categories of
Government,
Science, and General
Culture. Use separate
paper if additional
space is needed.
Understand the role of culture and cultural diffusion on the development and maintenance of societies.