Persian Wars: Greece famously resisted Persian invasions in the 5th century BCE.

Military: Spartans were known for their military prowess and strict society.

Sophocles: A famous playwright who wrote "Oedipus Rex."

Theater: Greeks invented drama, with genres including tragedy and comedy.

Language: Ancient Greek is the basis of many English words and terms used in science and philosophy.

Homer: The epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" are attributed to Homer.

Mythology: Greek mythology includes gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Athena.

The Parthenon: A famous temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to Athena.

Architecture: Greeks are known for their distinctive columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.

Philosophers: Famous Greek philosophers include Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.