1- how did geography influence greek history? how are the greek peninsula and and greek islands different?
2 - how are sparta and athens different? how are they the same?
3 - explain the differences between direct and representative democracy? which one was used in athens? which one is used in america?
4 - explain how greek art and architecture still exist today?

Greek art has shaped our world for the last 4000 years.

Explanation:

1.The geography of the region is unique and contrasted; it helped to shape the government and culture of the Ancient Greeks. Geographical formations including mountains, seas, and islands formed natural barriers between the Greek city-states and forced the Greeks to settle along the coast.

 2.Sparta was ruled by two kings, who ruled until they died or were forced out of office. Athens was ruled by archons, who were elected annually. This is because both parts of Athens' government had leaders who were elected, Athens is said to have been the birthplace of democracy. Spartan life was simple.

3.In a representative democracy, the citizens do not govern directly. Instead, they elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on behalf of all the people. In a direct democracy, unlike representative democracy, people participate directly in making government decisions. Athens had a direct democracy or a government in which all citizens vote on rules and laws. The United States is a representative democracy. This means that our government is elected by citizens. Here, citizens vote for their government officials.

4.The legacy of Greek art goes beyond time, our ideas and thoughts have been shaped by Greek art throughout the world from one civilization to the next one.  Everywhere we look at; we will always find Greek art taking place and time in every activity of mankind.  

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