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Greece DBQ
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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?