Ancient Greece: Democracy and Philosophy

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Walk into the past. Find out who, what, and why.

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What seemed obvious then is often shocking now (and vice versa).

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Ancient Greece contributed democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympics. Thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shaped Western thought for centuries.

Key facts

Remember these

1Cause and effect explain why things happen.
2Oral histories preserve community stories.
3Primary sources come from the time of the event.

Timeline

When it happened

508 BCE
Cleisthenes' reforms create democracy in Athens
399 BCE
Socrates is put on trial and executed
c. 387 BCE
Plato founds the Academy
335 BCE
Aristotle founds the Lyceum

Then & Now

This still shapes laws, borders, and even your school today.

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What tool puts events in order?

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Why do we study history?

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