Intro Ancient Greece was a terrific empire that formed our world. However the aspects I will talk about today are: Government Religion Art and Architecture  Most only know Ancient Greek for their Pottery and Sculptures  All of their art started simply because they Loved Beauty  Art was vital to them, as it supposedly kept their gods content. Art and Architecture Evolution Their architecture also evolved greatly, and had more details, on the left, is a temple which lasted 2000 years. There are many more as they built them for their deity. Some of their buildings might not have lasted till today, though their architecture travelled a long journey, go to places as far as Japan. It started with ordinary rocks and moved onto marble and other luxurious items. Their art evolved greatly, above, is a statue of Zeus, which they used to worship. Religion Polytheism Over 3000 gods Specific Rituals to keep them content. They used art to remember religious events. The ‘big three’ Poseidon, the god of the sea Hades, the lord of the underworld Zeus, the god of the sky, and the king of all gods Government Laws When the Ancient Greek wanted to remove a politician from his seat, they had an operation called an ostracism. The Greeks had courts, though they were at a primary stage. Some criminals were punished by fighting professional hunting wolves. Conclusion The reign of the Ancient Greek ended at the battle of Corinth. The Romans won and soon took over completely. Some protested though it was too late as they left room for other nations to grow. Battle of Corinth Bibliography (information) "Ancient Greek Architecture - History for Kids!" Kidipede - History for Kids - Homework Help for Middle School. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/architecture/greekarch.htm>. "Ancient Greek Art - History for Kids!" Kidipede - History for Kids - Homework Help for Middle School. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/art/greekart.htm>. "Ancient Greek Government - History for Kids!" Kidipede - History for Kids - Homework Help for Middle School. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/government/>. "Art in Ancient Greece." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_in_ancient_greece>. Daly, Kathleen N., and Marian Rengel. Greek and Roman Mythology A to Z. New York: Facts On File, 2004. Print. "Greek Pottery - The Origins of Ancient Greek Pottery and Art Work." 2020 Site - Wedding Invitation Wording, Family Crests, Trees and Other Eclectic Information at 2020. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://www.2020site.org/greece/>. "Greek Temples." Odyssey, Adventures in Archaeology. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://www.odysseyadventures.ca/articles/greektemple/greek_temple.htm>. Bibliography (information) "Greek Temples." Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/02085/Mythart/greektemplesenglish.htm>. The Greeks. London:EDC, 1999. Print. Hull, Robert. Greece. [Hove, East Sussex]: Wayland, 1997. Print. "Laws of Ancient Greece." Canadian Law Information. Canadian Lawyers. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://www.canadianlawsite.ca/AncientGreek.htm>. Loverance, Rowena, and Tim Wood. Ancient Greece. New York, N.Y., U.S.A.: Viking, 1993. Print. "Paganism; Past and Present." Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://library.thinkquest.org/28111/newpage2.htm>. "Religion in Ancient Greece." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_ancient_Greece>. Simpson, Judith, Louise Schofield, and Paul Bachem. Ancient Greece. [Alexandria, VA]: Time-Life, 1997. Print Bibliography (images) Ancient Greece. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/greece06.gif>. Ancient Greek Art. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/art/greekart.htm>. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://amix.dk/uploads/ancient_greece.jpg>. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://educationmattersonline.net/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/voting_booth.206120 958.gif>. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Zeus-greek-mythology-687267_1024_768.jpg>. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://inewp.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/01/Supreme-Court.jpg>. Bibliography (images) Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://www.ancientsculpturegallery.com/images/222.jpg>. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://www.glogster.com/media/2/11/40/98/11409884.jpg>. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://www.keithrocco.com/admin/uploads/images/product/zoom/Lg_Decision_Crossroads.jpg>. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://www.travellinghistorian.com/colp9.jpg>. Greek Religion. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/greekrelig.htm>. Greek-Zeus. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://inventerare.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/greekzeus.jpg>. Poseidon. Digital image. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://thegbox.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/poseidon.jpg>.