History And History Of Greece

Greece

Justin McLemore 6B 5/28/14

Greece is very unique in its own way. It is full of relaxing beaches, animals, culture, and landmarks. There are many things soon to be discovered about this interesting country. GEOGRAPHY:

Greece is located in the southern part of Europe with a latitude of 39°N, and a longitude of 22°E. It is on the northern and part of the eastern hemisphere. Greece has five major rivers, these include: the Nesto River, Acheloos River,

Maritsa River, Pineios River, and the Aliakmonas River. One of the highest mountains in Greece, Mt. Olympus, or Olympos, is

2,917 meters tall. That’s over 9,000 feet!

Greece’s climate varies between freezing and 100°

Fahrenheit. In winter, the average temperature is below freezing (32° Fahrenheit). In spring and fall, the temperature is no more than 65° Fahrenheit on average. However, in summer, the average temperature is 100° Fahrenheit. Sometimes, the people in Greece can get up to 1.5 inches of rain, but that is a rare occasion.

HISTORY:

Greece has lots of history. First off, Greece’s first inhabitant were the Pelasgians. The Pelasgians normally go by the name, “Barbarics.”

Secondly, one of Greece’s most famous leaders was

Alexander the Great. He reigned as Greece’s leader until 323

B.C. when he died for unknown reasons.

Lastly, the three most important battles in Greek history were: the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C, the Battle of Salamis in 480 B.C, and the Battle of Thermopylae aldo in 480 B.C.

The Battle of Marathon took place during the first

Persian invasion in 490 B.C, fought between the combined forces of Athens and Platae against King Darius’ Persian army.

The Battle of Salamis took place on September 480 B.C, between the Greek citystates and their perpetual enemy,

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Other events enjoyed by the Greek people are the Olympic

Games, since they originated from Greece. Some famous scientists from Greece were Archimedes, Euclid, Hippocrates, and Pythagoras.

Archimedes was a mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. He is regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity.

Euclid, also known as Euclid of Alexandria, was a greek mathematician, and referred to as “The Father of Geometry.”

Hippocrates was an ancient physician of the Age of

Pericles. Today, he is known as one of of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine.

Pythagoras was an Ionian Greek Philosopher, mathematician, and the founder of Pythagoreanism.

There are many attractions in Greece that make it a wondrous place. From the great city of Athens, to the Greek

Gods and Mount Olympus, Greece is a wonderful place to be.