Ancient Greece!!! And Rome........

In history, we are learning about Ancient Greece & Rome! Here are some facts about the two:

Ancient Greece:
1) Back then, in the Olympics, winners were awarded a crown of olive leaves. Today, obviously, winners receive medals:)

2) In the Parthenon, in the Acropolis in Athens, there was a 40 foot statue of the Greek goddess, Athena. Her skin was made of ivory & her clothes were made of gold.

3) Athens was named after the Greek goddess, Athena. Athena was the goddess of wisdom.


Ancient Rome:
1) The Roman Republic was divided into 3 different ranks. The highest rank were the consuls. Then came the patricians & then the plebeians.

2) Julius Ceasar renamed the month Quintilis and made it July in honor of his name.

3) Julius Cesear was murdered by 60 people from the government including his dear friend, Brutus.

In my opinion, I think Greece is more interesting than Rome:)
I hope you learned some things from my post:)