Ancient Greece
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Ancient Greece
by Megan C Peterson, Lisa M Bolt Simons, and Danielle Smith-Llera
Published 1 July 2014
Our modern world owes much to the ancient Greeks. Their ideas about philosophy, politics and science have lasted through the ages. Even the Olympic Games trace back to the ancient Greeks. With maps, infographics and captivating images, step into the world of the ancient Greeks and learn about their daily life, their beliefs and some of their amazing achievements.
From the beginnings of democracy to important scientific discoveries, the leaders and thinkers of ancient Greece had a great impact on the world around them. Learn how the achievements of Homer, Plato, Alexander the Great, and others still influence our world today.
Our modern world owes much to the ancient Greeks. Their ideas about philosophy, politics and science have lasted through the ages. Even the Olympic Games trace back to the ancient Greeks. With maps, infographics and captivating images, step into the world of the ancient Greeks and learn about their daily life, their beliefs and some of their amazing achievements.
In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics.
Imagine what it was like living in ancient Greece. Did all kids go to school? What did adults do for a living? And how did ancient Greeks spend their free time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you discover what day-to-day life was like for the ancient Greeks.
Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they weren’t all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks believed watched over them.