1. Ancient Greece was located on a mountainous peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea near other major powers like Egypt and Persia. 2. The mountainous terrain led Greek city-states to develop independently and frequently fight each other, while also necessitating technological developments like naval ships and aqueducts. 3. Athens was a direct democracy where male citizens could participate directly in political decisions, in contrast to the oligarchy in Sparta led by kings or the monarchy form of rule in other city-states.

1. Ancient Greece 500-323 B.C.E. This Powerpoint is hosted on www.worldofteaching.com

6. Terracing saves water and soil in mountainous environments

8. The Greeks were the original Olympiads. Their scientists studied the best way to perform sports

11. More Greek Architecture

15. Flamethrower!!!!!

16. Greek religion was polytheistic.

18. Direct participation was the key to Athenian democracy. In the Assembly, every male citizen was not only entitled to attend as often as he pleased but also had the right to debate, offer amendments, and vote on proposals. Every man had a say in whether to declare war or stay in peace. Basically any thing that required a government decision, all male citizens were allowed to participate in.

25. Alexander conquered the Persian empire and controlled the largest empire the world has ever seen.

26. What happens when cultures collide? Cultural Diffusion

28. The Roman Coliseum has a strong Hellenistic influence.