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* * Any questions before the quiz? Greece Quiz 1.What is Greece’s political contribution to the political world (especially the United States)? 2. How did geography influence Greece’s economy and military technology? 3. How did Hellenistic ideas spread throughout Asia? 4. Describe an example of how necessity brings about technological change. 5. Define monarchy 6. Define oligarchy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ancient Greece 500-323 B.C.E. Geography Greece is a peninsula about the size of Louisiana in the Mediterranean Sea. It’s very close to Egypt, the Persian empire (includes Turkey) and Rome. Greek geography Greece is mountainous Greek communities often times developed independently because of the mountains, thus they were diverse As a result, they fought each other a lot. Technology results from necessity Since Greek coastal cities were sandwiched between the ocean and the sea, they developed an awesome navy for trading and fighting. Technology results from scarcity All cities need fresh water. This is a Greek aqueduct, basically a brick water pipe. The first aqueduct was Assyrian, but most ancient societies had them. Terracing saves water and soil in mountainous environments Greek Inventions The Greeks invented dice. The Greeks were the original Olympiads. Their scientists studied the best way to perform sports Greek Invention The Greeks invented the crane. Greek Architecture Greeks invented arches and columns. This obviously took advanced mathematics. More Greek Architecture Greek Military This is a catapult, a Greek invention. It could throw 300 pound stones at walls and buildings Greek Military This is a hoplite, a Greek infantry soldier. Hoplites were middle-class freemen who had to pay for their own weapon and shield. Greek Military This is a phalanx. Soldiers get in a tight box. They each have a large shield and a 9 foot long spear. Flamethrower!!!!! Greek religion was polytheistic. Political: Athens was the first demo