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[[Image:Nike with incense.jpg|thumb|Goddess [[Nike]] with incense, [[Louvre]].]]

[[Image:Nike with incense.jpg|thumb|Goddess [[Nike]] with incense, [[Louvre]].]]

'''Greeks''', people from [[Greece]]; in [[Literature]] and [[History ]] often people from the ancient Greece. Greek culture has evolved over thousands of years, since the Mycenaean civilization (1600 - 1100 BC).  

'''Greeks''' (also known as Hellenes), people from [[Greece]]; in [[Literature]] and [[History]] often people from the ancient Greece. Greek culture has evolved over thousands of years, since the Mycenaean civilization (1600 - 1100 BC).  

Between Mycenaean civilization and Classical Greek period were the times known as Dark Ages and Archaic Greece; Classical Greek (or Ancient Greek) refers to the period from 5th to 4th centuries BC; The [[Hellenistic culture|Hellenistic]] period, that was the zenith of Greek influence goes from the death of [[Alexander the Great]] in 323 BC until the rise of [[Rome]] in 146 BC, and its culture until the advent of [[Christianity]]. (There is not agreement between scholars about this periods)  

Between Mycenaean civilization and Classical Greek period were the times known as Dark Ages and Archaic Greece; Classical Greek (or Ancient Greek) refers to the period from 5th to 4th centuries BC; The [[Hellenistic culture|Hellenistic]] period, that was the zenith of Greek influence goes from the death of [[Alexander the Great]] in 323 BC until the rise of [[Rome]] in 146 BC, and its culture until the advent of [[Christianity]]. (There is not agreement between scholars about the extension of this periods)  

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[[Image:Greek empire.jpg|left|Acropolis, Athens, Greece.]] As Christianity spread Hellenism began to diminish its influence, but leaving the roots of western civilization. ''Three of the most important contribution that are the foundations of our society are [[Language]], [[Philosophy]], and [[Government]]'' [http://www.fratfiles.com/essays/103473.html]. We could add [[literature]]. Thought and culture rebirth in the [[Renaissance]].

[[Image:Greek empire.jpg|left|Acropolis, Athens, Greece.]] As Christianity spread Hellenism began to diminish its influence, but leaving the roots of western civilization. ''Three of the most important contribution that are the foundations of our society are [[Language]], [[Philosophy]], and [[Government]]'' [http://www.fratfiles.com/essays/103473.html]. We could add [[literature]], [[The arts|Fine Arts]], [[Architecture]] and sports. Greek thought and culture rebirth in the [[Renaissance]].

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== See also ==

== See also ==

 

*[[Greek language]]

*[[Greek language]]

*[[Greek empire]]

*[[Greek drama]]

*[[Greek philosophers]]

*[[Greek philosophers]]

*[[Greek mythology]]

*[[Greek mythology]]

*[http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/people/index.htm Ancient Greek People] For kids.

*[http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/people/index.htm Ancient Greek People] For kids.

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