Greek Alphabet: The basis for many Western alphabets, including Latin.

Sparta: Known for its military strength and austere lifestyle.

Athens: Known for its intellectual and artistic achievements.

Aristotle’s Lyceum: Aristotle founded this school in Athens.

Plato’s Academy: The first institution of higher learning in the Western world.

Socrates: A philosopher who was sentenced to death for his ideas.

Education: Boys in Athens were educated in various subjects, while Spartan boys focused on military training.

Science: Greeks made significant contributions to science, with figures like Archimedes and Hippocrates.

Alexander the Great: He created one of the largest empires in ancient history.

Marathon: The term originates from the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, where a runner ran from Marathon to Athens.