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How does ancient Greek culture affect America today and what changes did the Greeks make that we still use?
Ancient Athens adopted the first directly democratic government
Why are Ancient Greeks called ancient Greeks?
They called themselves Hellenes. As the Romans spread down the Italian peninsula they ran into a tribe called the Graeci. As they went further, they ran into a lot of Hellenic cities, and thinking them the same people, called them the Great Graeci (Greeks). The name has stuck, but the 'reeks' today still think of themselves a Hellenes.
Ancient Greeks were the first to write and perform what?
Drama as we know it today.
What were two of the many new writing systems created by the Greeks?
The Greeks created an ancient system known today as Linear B, as well as the Greek Alphabet.
What did the Lydians invent that we use today?
Lydians have invented coins, in which we still use today. In fact, they were the first to mint(make) coins.
What did Ancient India invent that you still use today?
weel
What did the Ancient Chinese invent that you still use today?
Gun Powder
What diseases did ancient Greeks have?
Hippocrates identifies a number of ailments that we still find today.
Who discovered sicience?
The Ancient Greeks created the foundation of science that we still use today.
What is the plural possessive form of Greeks?
The possessive form of the plural noun Greeks is Greeks'.example: Many elements of the ancient Greeks' culture is still in fashion today.
Are Greeks monotheistic?
The majority of Greeks are monotheistic today. In ancient times, this was not the case.
Could the ancient Greeks bisect an angle using a compass and a straightedge?
Yes, because the ancient Greeks used many of the same rules that we still use today regarding angles and circles.
What are some of the areas of our lives that ancient Greeks culture still has influence over today?
Olympics, government ,and math styles
How does ancient Greek culture affect America today and what changes did the Greeks make that we still use?
Ancient Athens adopted the first directly democratic government
Do Greeks still believe in ancient mythology?
Of course not. That was the religion of ancient Greece. The majority of Greeks today are Greek Orthodox Christians. If, and IF there are ANY people left today who still practice that religion, it is because they want to "show off" their ancestors, so to speak. Nobody truly worships the gods as in the old days anymore, however.
Is the statue of Zeus real?
Yes,as a matter of fact,only some of it is still standing today even from when the ancient Greeks lived.
What did the ancient Egyptians invent that you use today?
im not sure
