Ancient Greece 101 | National Geographic
Ancient Greece 101 | National Geographic
From artistry to politics, ancient Greece left a considerable impression on world history. Learn why Greek and Roman gods share so many similarities, how the alphabet got its name, and how the legacy of ancient Greece has evolved over thousands of years.
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Ancient Greece 101 | National Geographic
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1.41 -> - [Narrator] Art, philosophy,
democracy, and heroes.
8.49 -> These are just a few achievements
10.33 -> of the legendary civilization
known as ancient Greece.
18.63 -> Ancient Greece was born on
the shores of the Aegean Sea
22.2 -> about 4,000 years ago.
24.81 -> In over a millennium, it expanded to lands
27.51 -> as far west as Spain and
as far east as India.
34.77 -> Throughout this age of empire,
36.43 -> the ancient Greeks made
political, militaristic,
39.27 -> and cultural achievements that resonated
41.59 -> long after their empire fell.
46.1 -> Part of the ancient Greeks'
legacy involved politics,
49.67 -> one of which was the political
system of Greece itself.
54.04 -> Unlike many nations that
were under unified rule,
57.1 -> Greece was a collection
of over 1,500 territories
60.79 -> that acted as sovereign nations.
63.44 -> Called city-states, these territories
65.98 -> had their own rulers and
sometimes fought each other.
70.26 -> Another political development
was the institution
72.95 -> of the first large-scale democracy.
76.8 -> Developed in the city-state of Athens,
79.15 -> democratic rule was a way
to give the Greek people
81.57 -> representation and political power.
86.62 -> The Greeks also earned a strong reputation
89.11 -> for their military.
91.73 -> The military helped
expand the Greek Empire
94.44 -> by establishing colonies overseas,
97.23 -> and it protected Greece
itself from foreign invaders
100.21 -> like the Persian Empire.
102.08 -> When such a threat
occurred, city-states united
104.85 -> to defend their homeland.
107.89 -> Many Greeks, particularly in Sparta,
110.64 -> took immense pride in their military
112.67 -> and regarded their soldiers as heroes.
116.22 -> Their heroism was often turned into legend
119.24 -> thanks to literary works like "The Iliad."
122.76 -> War heroes also inspired the
creation of the Olympics,
126 -> which celebrated physical competition.
130.9 -> Of all aspects of ancient
Greek civilization,
133.91 -> their cultural contributions
left a considerable mark
137.02 -> on the western world.
139.36 -> Particularly noteworthy
were the ancient Greeks' art
142.26 -> and architecture.
143.78 -> They created incredible sculptural works,
146.21 -> such as standing figures and reliefs.
148.81 -> Plus, they developed
three types of columns
151.43 -> and incorporated them to
structures like the Parthenon.
155.04 -> This artistry was imitated
by other civilizations
157.96 -> and spread throughout the
globe for thousands of years.
164.15 -> How the Greeks interpreted the world
165.88 -> was also reflected in other cultures.
169.43 -> Greek religion, which was comprised
171.28 -> of many anthropomorphic deities,
173.46 -> helped shape the spiritual beliefs
175.33 -> of the Etruscans and,
later, the ancient Romans.
180.03 -> Greek philosophy, which
explored matters of reason,
183.354 -> ethics, and natural law influenced
186.57 -> later civilizations' achievements
and politics and science.
191.77 -> Greek language made
quite an impact as well.
194.85 -> Ancient Greek, at about 3,400 years old,
197.9 -> provided the basis of
many modern languages.
201.41 -> The English language alone
has thousands of words
204.4 -> with Greek roots.
209.31 -> Ancient Greece's artistry,
regard for heroes,
214.77 -> and democratic rule left
a considerable impression
219.08 -> on world history.
221.32 -> With contributions that
lasted for millennia,
224.24 -> the civilization of ancient Greece
226.29 -> is nothing short of legendary.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bDrYTXQLu8