Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks (mainly the Athenians) were
a unique people. They believed that individuals should be free as long as they acted within the laws of Greece. This allowed them the opportunity to excel in
any direction they chose. Individuality, as the Greeks viewed it, was the basis
of their society. The ability to strive for excellence, no matter what the
challenge, was what the Athenians so dearly believed in. This aim for
excellence was the method from which they achieved such phenomenal
accomplishments. These accomplishments astound us to this day. They also
believed in the balance of mind and body. Although many of them strove to
become soldiers and athletes, others ventured into philosophy, drama, pottery and the arts. The two most important concepts which the ancient Greeks followed were found inscribed on the great shrine of Delphi, which read
Nothing in Excess and Know Thyself. This philosophy greatly impacted the Greek civilization. Ancient Greece was one of the largest contributors to present-day civilization. Democracy, philosophy, astrology, biology, mathematics, physics, and the theatre are only a few of its contributions to us. Words and thoughts from great thinkers such as Plato, Socrates, Pythagoras, and Aristotle are still taught in universities to this day. This was a great civilization far ahead of its time, whose beauty and knowledge will live on as part of our legacy of Western Civilization.
Here are some resources for you to help you learn about ancient Greece:
Chapter 4 Support Materials
Chapter 5 Support Materials
a unique people. They believed that individuals should be free as long as they acted within the laws of Greece. This allowed them the opportunity to excel in
any direction they chose. Individuality, as the Greeks viewed it, was the basis
of their society. The ability to strive for excellence, no matter what the
challenge, was what the Athenians so dearly believed in. This aim for
excellence was the method from which they achieved such phenomenal
accomplishments. These accomplishments astound us to this day. They also
believed in the balance of mind and body. Although many of them strove to
become soldiers and athletes, others ventured into philosophy, drama, pottery and the arts. The two most important concepts which the ancient Greeks followed were found inscribed on the great shrine of Delphi, which read
Nothing in Excess and Know Thyself. This philosophy greatly impacted the Greek civilization. Ancient Greece was one of the largest contributors to present-day civilization. Democracy, philosophy, astrology, biology, mathematics, physics, and the theatre are only a few of its contributions to us. Words and thoughts from great thinkers such as Plato, Socrates, Pythagoras, and Aristotle are still taught in universities to this day. This was a great civilization far ahead of its time, whose beauty and knowledge will live on as part of our legacy of Western Civilization.
Here are some resources for you to help you learn about ancient Greece:
Chapter 4 Support Materials
Chapter 5 Support Materials