The Greek Civilization

The earliest Greek civilization thrived nearly 4,000 years ago. The Ancient Greeks lived in Greece and the countries that we now call Bulgaria and Turkey. The Greek Empire was most powerful between 2000 BC and 146 BC.

Ancient Greek Map

Ancient Greece was split into many different states: each state had its own laws, government and money but they shared the same language and religion. The two most important city states were states were Athens and Sparta.

Right side - Athens; Left side - Sparta.

The Greeks focused more on the mind instead of the gods.

Greek Philosopher - Socrates 

They developed new ideas for government, science, philosophy, religion, and art. Their influence is still felt by us today. 

Greek Sculptures 

The word “ democracy ” is Greek; it means “ government by the people ”. The word ‘ theatre ’ is Greek; most modern theatres follow the Greek plan.“ Polis ”, the Greek word for “ city state ” is where the word “ Politics ” came from. The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC at the Greek city of Olympia.

First Olympic games ( 776 BC )

Throughout the world, buildings have been constructed in the style of Ancient Greece

Greek mythology Gods Painting 

The Ancient Greeks played an important part in the development of the alphabet. The first two letters of the Greek alphabet - alpha and beta - have given us the word “ alphabet.”

“ The Ancient Oracle Said That, I Was The Wisest Of All The Greeks. It Is Because I Alone, Of All The Greeks, Know That I Know Nothing. ” 

                                                              — Socrates.