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Who were the three main philosophers?
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3.
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Why did Greece develop into city-states rather
than a united nation?
3. Explain the meaning of logic and reasoning.
Provide one example for each, stating why they
are important.
4. Explain why Socrates was killed.
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Greece! (Not the musical)
Agenda:
1) Do Now
2) Finish Greece Notes
3) Greece Guided Reading
4) Greek Worksheet
5) Brochure
Review Greece
• Time: 600B.C.-600AD
• Lasting Impact: The foundations of our legal,
political, and cultural traditions
• Shaped our values: created ideas of
wisdom, fairness, justice, bravery, glory, and
beauty
Review: GEOGRAPHY
Ancient Greece developed
individual city-states due to the
islands and mountainous
regions.
Greece was divided into many
City-States.
The two that we will focus on:
1. Athens
2. Sparta
Years: 700 BC to 400 BC.
Athens
In Athens, the male citizens
had power and can vote on
any issue. This was the first
element of direct
democracy.
DRACO
Early in its history Athens was ruled
by kings, which were later replaced
by an Aristocracy.
However, most Athenians were
very poor and this created conflict.
In order to prevent conflict,
Draco replaced oral law with
strict written laws. VERY
HARSH!!!
Athenian Democracy
The Athenians influenced the United States because
Athenians supported increased learning and citizen
participation in government.
Video
Hyperlink
Video
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Sparta
Oligarchy – Form of government where a small group of people
control all aspects of life.
In Sparta, that small group was two kings.
Sparta was known as a military society. Most of Sparta’s population
were helots, or slaves. It maintained a strict military society to control
these people.
Sparta vs. Athens, Horrible Histories
War
 The Greek City-States participated in two separate but
important wars.
 The Persian War
 Peloponnesian War
YOU WILL READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES AND ANSWER
THE GUIDED QUESTIONS.
Guided Reading
1. Read the Classical Greece
Guided Reading
2. Answer the questions on the
right side
Persian War
During the Persian War,
Athens and Sparta united to
fight an invading army.
Sparta ends up defeating
Persia.
Persian War
 Who is this war between?
 Why is it important?
Video
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Peloponnesian War, Video
 All good things must come to an
end…including Greece.
 Athens still wanted power, even
after Sparta defeated Persia.
Peloponnesian War
The Peloponnesian War was fought
because Athens and Sparta grew
suspicious and afraid of each
other’s power.
Sparta won, but it destroyed
Greece’s power and influence.
End of City-States
 Review: Why did city-states develop in
Ancient Greece?
 After the collapse of Greece, its
Northern neighbors, Macedonia, rose
to power.
Macedonians move south
Greeks develop
Democracy
Timeline
Athens fights war
with Persia alone
(wins)
Athens fights Persia
with Sparta’s help
(wins again!)
Athens has Golden
Age. Become most
powerful state in
Greece
Athens and Sparta
go to war
(Peloponnesian)
Rise of Macedonia, Video
• Peloponnesian War weakens Greek city states,
militarily and economically.
• Macedonians, a people from the North invade
and conquer Greece (Phillip II)
• City States keep local government but lose
Independence. Greek culture stays.
The Rise of Alexander, Video
• Phillip II, Alexander’s father, planned to invade
Persia, but is assassinated.
• Wanted to carry out his father’s dream. He
invaded Persia in 334 BC
• Eight years later, Alexander’s armies had
conquered all of Egypt, Palestine, Persia, and
all the way to India.
Alexander’s Empire
Hellenism
• As Alexander conquered an area, he would borrow the
customs that he liked from each area.
• Took a Persian wife and adopted Persian dress.
• This blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian and Indian
cultures became known as Hellenistic Culture.
• Today, Greece still calls itself the “Hellenic Republic”
Stop and Jot
Answer the Checks for
Understanding questions
Reviewing
Concepts
LEGACY
The most important legacy of Ancient
Greece is its impact on Law and
Government.
The two most important Greek city-states
were Athens and Sparta.
One was a Direct Democracy (Athens),
while the other was an Oligarchy(Sparta).
Democracy
Athens was the world’s first DEMOCRACY
Athens was a Direct Democracy in which male
citizens had power and could vote on any
issue.
vs.
Athens’ government was extremely different
than the U.S. in one way:
Athens had a Direct Democracy which
meant voters voted on ALL issues.
The United States has a Representative
Democracy, which means we elect
people(ex. senators) to run the
government and pass laws.
The Spartan Way
Spartan life was completely based on military
power. Children were raised solely to become
good soldiers.
Women had more rights in Sparta than in
Athens. They were encouraged to play sports
and maintain good physical fitness.
Sparta was an oligarchy, where a small group
had ruling power.
Historical Writing Skills
Thesis Statement:
The purpose of a historical essay, the thesis
statement is the sentence that states your
argument, or the point you want to prove.
1)
The thesis is usually the last sentence in the
first paragraph.
1)
A good thesis statement contains a claim
and 3 supporting reasons.