1. Ancient Greece
(1100-336 BC)
By Olin 6A

2. Political System

3.  In the Ancient times, Each city-state in Greece are against each
other, they have their own government, these are the types of
government: (each city-state used one of this type of
government)
o Monarchy: Rule by a king. One of the City-State of Greece that used
this government was the city-state of Corinth.
o Oligarchy: Rule by a small group. One of the city-states of Greece that
used this government was the city-state of Sparta.
o Democracy: Rule by the citizens, voting in a n assembly. One of the
city-states of Greece that used this government for about a hundred
year was the ancient city-state of Athens.
Past: Government

4.  Around 1200-900 BC, the Ancient Greeks had no official laws or
punishments. Around 620BC Draco the one who created laws,
wrote the first law of Ancient Greece. During 594 BC, Solon is also
the one who created laws.
 Most of the crime penalties involves payment. Like the penalty of
stealing things is paying depending the amount stolen.
 Solon also created family laws, public laws and procedural laws.
 Family laws were concerning the behavior of men and women,
marriage and adoption.
 Public laws were provided for public services.
 The procedural laws were guidelines that told judges to use laws.
Past: Laws

5.  In the present day, Greece uses democrartic
type of government.
 President: Karolos Papoulias.
 Prime Minister: Antonis Samaras.
Present: Government

6.  If you buy pirate CDs or DVDs in Greece, you
could be imprisoned.
 It’s illegal to smoke in all indoor public places.
The penalty of breaking this law is a fine up to
500 Euro.
 Driving any vehicle while drunken can have a
heavy fine and/or imprisonment.
Present: Laws

7.  Greece change their government because their
population is increasing. It’ll be hard for them to
arrange the country with huge population.
Changes: Political System

8. Culture

9.  The soil was not very fertile along the coastline. But,
Greeks manage to grew crops.
 They grew:
o wheat to make bread.
o Olives and grapes.
o Etc.
 They kept goats for milk and cheese.
 Fish, seafood and homemade wine were very popular in
Ancient Greece.
Past: Food

10.  As you can see, each city-states are against each other so they
have their own government, goals and personalities. They also
have different purpose and system of education too!
 Athens: Purpose was to produce citizens trained in arts, and to
prepare citizens for peace and war. Only boys can go to school,
girls do household at home.
 System of Education in Athens:
o Until age 6, their mother taught boys at home.
o From 6 to 14, boys went to a primary school or to a private school.
They learned different varieties subjects such as drama, government,
art, public speaking, reading, writing and math.
o When they are 18 years old, they entered military school for two
additional years.
o At the age of 20, they graduated.
Past: Education

11.  Sparta: Purpose was to produce a well-disciplined army.
 System of Education in Sparta:
o In ancient Sparta, both boys and girls can go to school, but after their
parents give a birth to a baby, Spartan soldiers will come and check
the baby. If the baby didn't seem to be healthy and strong, they will
be taken away to be slaves or even die. Babies who passed this step,
they achieve a membership in a brother hood or sisterhood.
o Spartan girls went to school at the age of 6 or 7, The girls were
taught wrestling, gymnastics, and combat skills.
o At age 18, if a Sparta girl passed her skills and fitness test, she
would be allowed to return home. If she failed, she would lose her
rights as a citizen, and became a perioikos, a member of the
middle class.
Past: Education

12. o Spartan boys were sent to military school at the age of 6 or 7. They were
taught skills to be a great soldier.
o Between the ages of 18-20, Spartan males had to pass a test of military
skills and leadership skills. If they didn't pass the test become a perioikos.
(The perioikos, or the middle class, were allowed to own property, have
business dealings, but had no political rights and were not citizens.) If
they passed, they became a full citizen and a Spartan soldier. Spartan
citizens were not allowed to touch money. That was the job of the
middle class. Spartan soldiers spent most of their lives with their fellow
soldiers. They ate, slept, and continued to train in their brotherhood
barracks. Even if they were married, they did not live with their wives and
families. They lived in the barracks.
o At age 60, a Spartan soldier could retire and live in their home with their
family.
Past: Education

13.  Greeks has many kinds of food.
 They have their own cuisine and spices.
 They often use leafs and herbs for spices.
Present: Food

14.  There are some rules of education in Greece. The rules are
students should start to go to school at the age of 2.5 years
old. Also, education is a requirement for all children
between 6-15 years old.
 The system of education in Greece:
o Primary
o Secondary
o Tertiary
o Then they enter university.
Present: Education

15.  They can grow more things and made different
varieties of food. The education changed too because
they become a country and doesn’t need armies to
train to fight each other.
Changes: Culture

16. Geography

17.  In the Ancient times, each city-state in Greece are against
each other. Five of the most powerful Greek city-states were
Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Megara and Argos. But they were
not the only city-states in ancient Greece.
 Population: In the 4th century BC, it was estimated that the
population of the entire Greek was 8,000,000 to 10,000,000.
But during the 8th century BC, it was estimated that the
population of Greeks was around 700,000 people.
Past

18.  Today, Greece become a country, they
are not against each other anymore.
They work together as a country.
 Population: 11,411,369
Present

19. They become a country.
Greece become a country in 1830.
Their population is increasing too.
Changes

20. Ethics and Beliefs

21.  In the Ancient times most
of Greeks beliefs in Gods.
 The 12 Main Gods are:
o Zeus
o Hades
o Hera
o Poseidon
o Ares
o Athena
o Apollo
o Aphrodite
o Hermes
o Hestia
o Artemis
o Hephaestus
Past

22.  Now, 97% of the Greeks are Christians
Orthodox.
 The rest of the populations are Muslims,
Roman Catholic and Jewish.
Present

23.  The religion changed because Christian spread the
religion and many Greeks followed Christian Religion.
 That brings impact of most of the Greeks are
Christian.
Changes

24.  Political System: Because of Greece is already in peace and working
together as a country, Greece will be a very developing country in
the future. Greece will be a very strong country.
 Culture: Because of the education is developing, people in Greece
will be smart, and the next generation of Greeks will improve
Greece to a better country.
 Geography: Greece can be peaceful and working together as a
country to be a better country in the future.
 Ethics and Beliefs: Christian will still keep developing and increasing
because the population of people in Greece is quite much.
Implication For The Future

25.  “Ancient Greek City-States” (Online) Available http://greece.mrdonn.org/city-states.html
Monday September 30th 2013.
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http://greece.mrdonn.org/government.html
Monday September 30th 2013.
 “Education in Ancient Greece”(Online) Available http://greece.mrdonn.org/education.html
Monday September 30th 2013.
 “Greek Food” (Online) Available http://greece.mrdonn.org/food.html
Monday September 30th 2013.
 “Greek Population Clock” (Online) Available http://countrymeters.info/en/Greece/
Tuesday October 1st 2013.
 “Greece Education” (Online) Available http://www.mapsofworld.com/greece/education/
Tuesday October 1st 2013
 “Food and Wine in Greece” (Online) Available http://www.greeka.com/greece-food-
wine.htm
Tuesday October 1st 2013
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26.  “Ancient Greek For Kids” (Online) Available http://greece.mrdonn.org/
Monday September 30th 2013.
 “Geography” (Online) Available http://greece.mrdonn.org/geography.html
Monday September 30th 2013.
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advice/greece/local-laws-and-customs
Tuesday October 1st 2013.
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Tuesday October 1st 2013.
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http://chars.lin.oakland.edu/lin109/Handouts/Greek/greeklaw.html
 Tuesday October 1st 2013. “Culture in Greece” (Online) Available http://www.greeka.com/greece-
culture.htm
Tuesday October 1st 2013
 “Time Periods” (Online) Available http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/History/
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http://www.greeka.com/greece-food-wine.htm
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