MY TRIP TO ANCIENT GREECE

By Daniel Guest

GreeceAncient Greece was very fascinating. It included many different city states and cultures. Such as Sparta, the war like polis, and Athens, the more structural based polis. I went there to learn more about ancient Greece, and what I found out was outstanding.

AgoraBuilt on the

Acropolis They used a

gold and silver

mix called electrum

Market place was called Agora, here I ran in to Pericles, the ruler during the golden age Started using coins in 600 BC

I was able to grab this one

Parthenon

Triangle piece on the top is

called the pediment.

The Parthenon was the

most famous building in

Greece.

The Parthenon was dedicated to Athena

I was able to snag a piece of Athena’s jewelry.

Theater of Dionysus

The Theater of

Dionysus was where

many plays took

place.

Cast was only 2-3 males.

I got to keep one of the togas

When there was a tragic play the humans acted with respect towards the gods

Schools

Proper education started in 600 BC

Took 3-4 years

to finish school

Grammatistes taught language arts, Kitharists taught music, and Sophists were tutors

Students were usually good listeners

SculptureSculptures were life size Early 400 BC

By the 5th century they were the most realistic statues

2 most famous Zeus, Athena

My TripI loved my trip to ancient Greece. I got to see so many places that helped my understanding so much more. If I had more time I would have gone to learn more about the woman and the pottery. If I had the chance I would go back in a heart beat. This was the greatest trip I have ever been on, ancient Greece was truly amazing.