Summary
Highlights five big ideas from ancient Greece — the birth of democracy, the Olympics, myths, philosophers, and city-states.
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Discussion questions
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Ancient Greece gave the world ideas we still use, like voting on decisions (democracy) and the Olympic Games.
- What is one idea from ancient Greece that we still use today?
- What were the first Olympic Games like?
- Why do people still read Greek myths?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: democracy, Olympics, myth, city-state.
Try it: Name one thing from ancient Greece you see in the world today. Explain how it connects.