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Greece DBQ Name _______________________________________ Historical Context: Many of the roots of Western civilization can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks. The Greeks made long-lasting contributions in the areas of art, architecture, philosophy, math, drama, and science. Document 1 The Parthenon of Ancient Greece The Lincoln Memorial 1. What specific features of Greek architecture did the United States borrow when designing the Lincoln memorial? Why do you think we borrowed those designs? Document 2 Myron’s marble sculpture of The Discus Thrower (Diskobolus) represents an Olympic event. The Olympic Rings of today’s Olympic Games represent the 5 continents that competed in the first modern Olympics 2. In the field of Athletics, what is the lasting legacy of the Ancient Greeks that we try to continue today? Document 3 The Government of Ancient Athens Legislative Executive Judicial The Assembly Commander in Juries Chief chosen by lottery The Council of 500 9 Generals 3. How did the founding fathers of the United States model the US government after Athenian government? Document 4 “Our plan of government favors the many instead of the few; that is why it is called a democracy… While every citizen has an equal opportunity to serve the public, we reward our most distinguished citizens… A man may serve his country no matter how low his position on the social scale.” -Excerpt from Pericles’ Funeral Oration, given to the Athenians in about 430 BCE. It is contained in Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that governments get their power from the consent of the governed (the people).” -Declaration of Independence, Adopted by the Continental Congress, 4 July 1776, by the 13 colonies. 4. According to Pericles and the Declaration of Independence who should have the power to govern? Document 5 I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant: I will apply, for the benefit of the sick; all measures [that] are required. If it is given me to save a life, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. - Modern version of the Hippocratic Oath Written in 1964 by Louis Lasagna, and used in many medical schools today --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I swear by Apollo the Physician and all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfill according to my ability and judgment this oath and this covenant: I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody who asked for it I will come for the benefit of the sick -Classical version of the Hippocratic Oath written about 400 5. What does the Hippocratic Oath promise? Document 6 “It's tough being a politician. Half your reputation is ruined by lies; the other half is ruined by the truth!” -Modern joke concerning politicians “You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.” -Quote from Greek comedy writer Aristophanes (450 BC- 385 BC) 6. Which members of society were most often criticized during Greek comedies? Does this tradition continue in modern comedies? Document 7 “All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.” -Plato (428-348 BC) “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” –The Declaration of Independence (1776) 7. What Greek ideas have had an impact on America’s Founding Fathers?