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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.
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