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Roots of Our Democracy During the founding of the United States, many people felt that ancient Greece expressed the ideals of democracy. Democracy was important to the founders so they modeled the Architecture of Ancient Greece. Greek Architecture reflected classical ideals of order and symmetry.

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Let’s identify the similarities between Greek Architecture and our government buildings in the United States. Look for classical ideals of order and symmetry. What is the definition of Architecture?

The Supreme Court of the United States

The Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee

Thomas Jefferson’s home Monticello

Why? Many Americans believe that Greece is a symbol of democracy, freedom, and all the rights that we hold today. This symbol is important to American citizens so many of our government buildings in the United States are modeled after buildings in Greece.

The Olympic Traditions The Olympics began in the year 776 b.c. They are held every four years to represent spirit and competition. The Olympic Games are the world's largest pageant of athletic skill and competitive spirit. They are also displays of nationalism, commerce and politics.

The Olympic Tradition that still exist.

Greek Influence on our Laws It all began in Greece in the year 620 b.c. by a man named Draco. The Greeks began many of the laws and systems that we use today.

The Greeks invented and we still use… Greeks Law Givers Courts Public Law Dikastic Courts Constitution of Athens The United States Attorneys Courts Restate Law Supreme Court The U.S. Constitution

Quiz Question One: The United States Government buildings are modeled after what country? Answer: Greece

Question 2 Democracy began in the ancient city of … Answer: Athens, Greece

Question 3 What continent is Athens, Greece located? Answer: Europe

Question 4 The Olympic games are held every ______ years. Answer: 4

Question 5 The Olympic games represent _____________________________. Answer: spirit and competition

Question 6 Why was Washington D.C. and Athens chosen as it’s nation capitals? Answer: Because they are both centrally located.

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