OpeningIn your NOTEBOOK, answer the following

question

What do you know about Greece (ancient or now)

Write down at least THREE SENTENCES

The Geography The Geography

Bronze Age GreeceBronze Age Greece

GreeceThe sea- Shaped Greek life just like the river

valleys did.-Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean seas-Over 2,000 islands. Seas important because transportation, trade

and Greece became more connected with other cultures.

The Land-Mountains cover ¾ of ancient Greece.-Led to many separate smaller communities.-The Greeks developed smaller gov’ts not one

large one.***Greece had a small population WHY?

Small population because Little fertile farmland=not much

food=smaller populations

Crete: Minoan Civilization

(Palace at Knossos)

Crete: Minoan Civilization

(Palace at Knossos)

Knossos: Minoan Civilization

Knossos: Minoan Civilization

Minoan CivilizationMinoan Civilization

Mycenaean CivilizationGreek mainland.Warrior kings/fortified cities---1600-1100 B.C.Became sea traders.

ContactThey also adapted the Minoan writing

system, art, politics literature and religious practices.

Western civilizations roots can be traced back to the Mycenaean and Minoans.

The Mycenaean Civilization

The Mycenaean Civilization

The Trojan WarA 10 year war fought between the

Mycenaeans (Greek) and TroyReason: Over a kidnapped princess, HelenThe Greeks win and Troy is destroyedFor years many believed the war never took

place but in 1870 archaeological evidence showed it did.

The Trojan War

The DoriansAfter the Trojan War, the Mycenaean civ.

collapsed.The Dorians, took over.Not as advancedSum it up- Greek society(writing, art, etc)

died and was lost during this period.

NO writing so oral traditions start.The greatest story teller was a blind man

named Homer.

Do NowPlease answer the following questions:

1) Describe the geography of Greece?2) Why did Greece have a small population?3) Name one civilization that contributed to

Western society (located in Greece).

HomerLittle is know about his life.Wrote epics narrative poems about heroic

deeds around 750-700B.C.The Iliad (Trojan War)and The Odyssey.

The Iliad

Wrote about the arete --virtue and excellence. (show it on the battlefield and in athletic competition)

MythsAre traditional stories about their godsThey explained the changing seasons,

disasters, nature, etc.Gods- Zeus, Hera, Athena, Apollo.

Homer: The “Heroic Age”

Homer: The “Heroic Age”

PolisWas made up of a city and its surrounding

countryside. (like a city-state)Around 50-500 square miles big.Each polis had a fortified building on a hilltop

called and acropolis.

Types of Governments in Greece

Monarchy- A single person (king) rules.Aristocracy- A gov’t ruled by a small group

of people. (rich families/landowners)Oligarchy- A gov’t ruled by a few powerful

people (they took power away from the aristocracy)

Tyrants- Leaders who took power in order to help the common man (not harsh or cruel).

AND

DemocracyDemocracy-rule by the peopleTook place in Athens where each citizen

participated in the decision making process.

Myth ProjectGrab a piece of paper and 1) I would like you to write a MYTH2) It can be about anything (Greeks wrote

about the changing seasons, disasters, fire, storms, nature, gods, etc)

3) MUST be at least 3 paragraphs.

I would like you to write a MYTH2) It can be about anything (Greeks wrote about the changing seasons, disasters, fire, storms, nature, gods, etc)3) MUST be at least 3 paragraphs.

•Why does the sun rise and set everyday? •How do plants grow? •Who place the stars in the sky? •What is love, war, jealousy? •What is lightning and thunder? •Why does the moon change shape? •Why are some things beautiful? •How do families work?  

•Where does fire come from? •How did the world form? •What makes a volcano erupt? •How do birds fly? •Where does snow come from? •Why is there evil in the world? •Who makes the waves? •Why do humans have different emotions?  

Do NowDefine the terms, first WITHOUT using your

notebook.1)Monarchy2) Oligarchy3) Aristocracy4) Tyrant5) Direct Democracy

Take out your myths

Types of Governments in Greece

Monarchy- A single person (king) rules.Aristocracy- A gov’t ruled by a small group

of people. (rich families/landowners)Oligarchy- A gov’t ruled by a few powerful

people (they took power away from the aristocracy)

Tyrants- Leaders who took power in order to help the common man (not harsh or cruel).

Democracy-rule by the people

Education (Athens)Sons of the wealthy received education -Studied logic, math, public speaking, reading

etc. -Athletic Activities-Older students went to military school.

Women- educated at home- Learned child care, household chores etc,- Had very little to do outside the home.

SpartaLocated in southern part of Greece.Were a military state.Around 725 B.C. they started conquering

their neighbors. (Messenia)Created helots (peasants forced to stay on

the land they worked).The helots gave ½ of crop to Spartans.

Spartan SocietyTop-Citizens with original descendantsFree non citizens (merchants)The helots Slaves

Sparta had the most powerful army in Greece.Put no value in art or literature, ONLY the

military.Military- Men from age 7-60 served

- Women- Put military in front of family (“come back with

your shield or on it”)- Had a lot of freedoms when husband was away.

Do NowPlease answer the following question:

Would you rather lived in Athens or Sparta?

EXPLAIN your choice!!!!!!!!!!

Persian Wars: 499 BCE – 480 BCE

Persian Wars: 499 BCE – 480 BCE

Players in the WarPersia (Darius the Great then his son Xerxes)

vs the Greek city statesPhalanx- military maneuver were foot

soldiers stood side by side holding a spear in one hand and a shield in another.

Persian Wars: Famous BattlesPersian Wars: Famous Battles

$ Marathon (490 BCE) Greece won

26 miles from Athens (Olympics)

$ Thermopylae (480 BCE) Persia won

300 Spartans at the Mountain pass

$ Salamis (480 BCE) Greece won

Athenian navy victorious

OutcomesPersians lose the war and our driven out of

Greek landAthens becomes the most powerful polis (in

the Delian League).Athens would enter its brief golden age.

Golden “Age of Pericles”:

461 BCE – 429 BCE

Golden “Age of Pericles”:

461 BCE – 429 BCE

Pericles and DemocracyHis three goals:1) To strengthen Athenian democracy2) To hold and strength the empire3) To glorify Athens

Direct Democracy: a form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives.

Is this similar to the United States system of democracy?

Pericles AchievementsThe Parthenon- a temple to honor the

goddess of wisdom Athena.Classical art- art that has harmony, order ,

beauty, and balance.

Phidias’ AcropolisPhidias’ Acropolis

Great Athenian Philosophers (lovers of

wisdom)

Great Athenian Philosophers (lovers of

wisdom)

$ Socrates Know thyself!

question everything

only the pursuit of goodnessbrings happiness.

70 years old he was brought to trial for “corrupting the youth of Athens”

Sentenced to death- drank hemlock (poison)

$ Plato Student of Socrates

The Academy (his school)

The world of the FORMS

The Republic philosopher is king

Great Athenian Philosophers

Great Athenian Philosophers

$ Aristotle

“Golden Mean” [everything inmoderation].

Logic

Alexander the Great his student.

1) Finish T-Shirts2) Venn Diagram: Sparta v. Athens 3)Please answer the following question:

Would you rather lived in Athens or Sparta?

EXPLAIN your choice!!!!!!!!!!

Do NowPlease answer the following questions:

Who was Homer?Who has power in a democracy?Who is in control in a Monarchy?

30 Second CommercialIn groups, you will create a 30 second

commercial talking about the different types of government in ancient Greece.

Each group will be given one government either Monarchy, Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Tyrants or direct democracy. PAGE 128 in the TEXTBOOK

Create a 30 second commercial telling what your government is (definition) and why it’s the best. You can make it serious or funny.

You WILL BE GRADED

30 Second CommercialIn groups, you will create a 30 second

commercial talking about achievements of the Greeks.

Each group will be given discuss at least three achievements given to the world from the Greeks. PAGE 134-139 in the TEXTBOOK

Create a 30 second commercial telling what the achievements were and how they impacted the world. You can make it serious or funny.

You WILL BE GRADED

Do NowPlease answer the following questions:

Define the term direct democracy?What were two achievements during Athens

Golden Age?Who was Pericles?

Peloponnesian WarsPeloponnesian Wars

Peloponnesian WarAthens (strong navy) vs. Sparta(strong army)431 B.C. Sparta declares war on AthensAthenian leader Pericles dies and a truce

signed.415 B.C. Athens attacks an ally of Sparta

attacked.404 B.C. Athens surrenders and lose all its

power, wealth and land.

Athens: The Arts & Sciences

Athens: The Arts & Sciences

$ DRAMA (tragedians):

Sophocles Euripides

$ THE SCIENCES:

Pythagoras Hippocrates “Father of

Medicine”

MacedonianIs located just north of Greece.Were looked down on by Greeks as

uncivilized. Best asset------> Philip II their king.Philip wanted to take over Greece and then

Persia.

Taking out GreeceGreek city-states couldn’t unite-

disagreementsPhilip crushed them and then turned his

attention to Persia.This ended Greece’s (Athens) golden age.Philip never got the chance to attack Persia

(was killed).His son, Alexander, took over.

Macedonia Under Philip II

Macedonia Under Philip II

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Alexander the GreatAt age 20 was king.Aristotle was his teacher.Took over all the Greece city states through

fear.He turned his attention to Persia.

Alexander the Great in Persia

Alexander the Great in Persia

OpeningPlace the answers in your NOTEBOOK1) Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?2)Who was Philip II and who was his son?3)Name the 3 philosophers we studied in

class4) Who was Pericles and what did he bring to

Greece?

OpeningPlace the answers in your NOTEBOOK1) Name the 3 philosophers we studied in

class2) Who was Pericles and what did he bring to

Greece?3) List two Achievements the Greeks made4) Who was Alexander the Great?

Alexander the Great’s EmpireAlexander the Great’s Empire

Persia vs Alex334 B.C. he wins his first battle vs Persia

(King Darius III).He used sudden attack and the element of

surprise to win battles.Darius tried to negotiate a peace deal.Alexander said “no” and said he was going to

take over all of Persia.

ConquestsEgypt-was named pharaoh.Turned his attention to the east.Battle at Gaugamela Persia power done With every victory, Alexander gained land

and riches. Also he spread his culture to distant lands.Alexander and his army reached India.

It all ends…After traveling for 11 years and 11,000 miles

they turned back.At age 32, he dies of a fever.

His LegacyHis lands were divided up between his

generals.Hellenistic society!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When he traveled, he spread his Greek ideas

and culture. Also he learned other people’s cultures(culture diffusion)

A new culture emerged=a blend of Greek and Eastern customs.

OpeningAnswer the following question in you

NOTEBOOK1) What was the Hellenistic Culture a blend

of?2) How far (what country) did Alexander the

Great conquest go?3) How far and how long did Alex’s conquest

last?4) Who was Alex’s teacher?

Hellenistic CultureHellenistic- Greek (also know as Hellenic)

culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian.

Alexandria (Egypt) became the center of commerce (trade) and knowledge.

The Hellenization of Asia

The Hellenization of Asia

Pergamum: A Hellenistic CityPergamum: A Hellenistic City

The Economy of the Hellenistic World

The Economy of the Hellenistic World

Hellenism: The Arts & Sciences

Hellenism: The Arts & Sciences

$ Scientists / Mathematicians:

Aristarchus heliocentric theory.

Euclid geometry

Archimedes pulley

$ Hellenistic Art:

More realistic

Showed individual emotions, wrinkles, and age!

Colossus of RhodesWill show you a picture after notes!!!

DeclineGreece was the birthplace of Democracy,

philosophy, art ,etcBy 150 B.C., the Hellenistic world was in

decline and a new group was growing……….

Guilty or Not GuiltyAs we watch the video, please take notes on

whether or not Alexander the Great was a cruel ruler or just leader.

You are going to be his lawyer so you must have arguments to defend or put him in jail.