HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Architecture (columns)
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Government
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writing
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Art
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Sports
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Greeks made important contributions to philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Literature and theatre was an important aspect of Greek culture and influenced modern drama. The Greeks were known for their sophisticated sculpture and architecture.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient games featured many competitions that still take place in the modern Olympics, such as foot races, jumping, discus throwing, javelin throwing, wrestling, the pentathlon (a combination of the previous five events), and boxing.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chariot racing was the most popular spectator sport in ancient times. Up to 40 chariots could compete in a race and crashes were common.
Detailed explanation-4: -Over a fixed circuit of four years (periodos), the Greek World gathered to participate in the four major panhellenic festivals, the Olympic (founded in c. 776BC in honour of Zeus), the Isthmian (c. 581BC honouring Poseidon), the Nemean (c. 573BC, Zeus) and the Pythian (c.
Detailed explanation-5: -Western Philosophy. Socrates. Olympics. The Olympic games first began on the island of “Pelops” in the western Peloponnese in 776 BCE. Marathon. Alarm Clock. Umbrellas. Cartography (Maps) Western Theater (Drama)