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This guide provides insights into essential aspects of Ancient Greece, focusing on democracy, architecture, and the Olympic Games. Discover the significance of the Parthenon, an architectural marvel that influenced many U.S. government buildings with its grand columns and marble design. Learn about the two forms of democracy: Direct and Representative, with examples from Athens and the United States. Delve into the rich history of international athletic contests that have shaped cultural exchanges through the ages. Ideal for students and enthusiasts alike!
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Greece Study Guide Vocabulary Olympics: international athletic and sporting contests held every four years Representative Democracy: A democracy in which citizens choose leaders to represent them Parthenon: An ancient Greek building that was used as a model for United States government buildings Citizen: A member of a community Direct Democracy: citizens vote directly for leaders and on issues. Architecture: the art or practice of designing and building structures Olympics
Greek Architecture • Many of the United States government buildings were made to look like buildings from Athens, Greece. • The Parthenon is a famous building in Athens that the Supreme Court building was modeled after. • People built buildings to look like those in Athens because that was the birth place of democracy. • Buildings in Athens had the following features: large blocks of marble, columns, and carvings. Democracy Democracy started in Athens, Greece. There are two different types of democracy: Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy. A direct democracy is a democracy in which citizens vote directly for leaders and on issues. **Athens, Greece is an example of a direct democracy. A representative democracy is a democracy in which citizens choose leaders to represent them. ** The United States is an example of a representative democracy.
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