Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
Chapter 12, Lesson 4: Contributions of the Greeks (pp. 383-387)
I. Greek Arts
B. Painters and sculptors throughout history have learned from Greek art and sculpture.
C. The Greeks examined and wrote about the past critically and our word "history" comes from a Greek word.
B. Greek scientists believed they could understand the workings of the world, and made important discoveries in astronomy, medicine, and mathematics.
C. In addition to achievements in the arts and sciences, the Greeks' ideas about democracy and government have also influenced Western civilization.
Lesson at a Glance Outline
A. The Greeks are known for their lyric poetry, epic poetry, and plays -- both tragedies and comedies.
II. Greek Ideas
A. Greek philosophers developed ways of seeking knowledge and asking questions that are still used today.
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