Greece Facts

Question 1

Greek democracy

Answer 1

Pericles created a democracy in Athens. The time when he ruled was known as the golden age. His major goal was to create public works projects. He had a direct democracy.

Question 2

Alexander the Great

Answer 2

open minded conquerer. tried to finish what his father had started. conquered the Persian empire and made it to India before his soldiers wanted to turn back.

Question 3

Greek art

Answer 3

Greek are influenced roman art. the colossus of Rhodes was a large bronze sculpture. Greek art reflected the true world, not just the good factors. they used stone and bronze.

Question 4

Alexandria

Answer 4

a city in Greece located in Egypt. this was a prosperous city used for trade. there was easy access to the oceans. home of Hellenistic culture

Question 5

advancements in math

Answer 5

Elements it the base of modern geometry. they estimated the value of pi.

Question 6

advancements in science

Answer 6

proved sun larger than earth. estimated the approximate diameter of the earth