Download Greek Civilization

BELLWORK: Block 2
1. What were the themes of Greek society? How
were those incorporated into Greek culture?
2. What is a polis?
3. List two differences between Sparta and
Athens.
4. THINKER: Based on what we’ve learned so
far, what makes Ancient Greece different than
all other civilizations we’ve studied?
Greek Civilization
• Greeks are most known for their contribution to modern society.
• Including classical art, architecture, drama, philosophy, history,
science, and the Olympic games.
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You will be assigned ONE aspect of Greek civilization. For
each aspect, focus on the accomplishments and modern
contributions.
Use pages 62 & 63 for your information
A & K: Visual Arts
2 & 3: Greek Drama
4 & 5: The Olympic Games
6 & 7: Philosophers
8 & 9 : Historians
10 & J: Scientists
GRAFFITI BOARD
• All students will be broken up into six groups and given a
specific aspect of Greek Civilization to focus on.
• You will take all your knowledge of the topic and transfer it
onto the graffiti board.
• On the graffiti board you should write facts, draw pictures,
sketch important concepts or reiterate ideas about your value.
• Do NOT just copy information from the textbook.
• It is your blank canvas, do whatever you like. It should be a
free expression of your knowledge. BE CREATIVE! Everyone
must contribute!
• After your graffiti board is finished, you will present it to the
class. Make sure you are knowledgeable on your topic – you
are teaching it!
Visual Arts
Greek Drama
Olympic Games
• Greeks stressed health and athletics so every
four years they held a series of contests for the
glory of Zeus.
• Held at the city of Olympia.
• Only men were allowed to compete and watch.
• The Greeks regarded Olympic winners as
heroes (some city-states even excused athletes
from paying taxes)
Philosophers
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Historians
Science
Engineering an Empire
• Citizens of ancient Greece constructed many
temples, statues, and buildings, but how did they do
it?
• In this video, you are going to learn about the history
of the Greek city-states and the construction of these
magnificent structures!
• As you watch the video, answer the 15 questions on
the worksheet.
• Be ready to discuss!
Persian Empire – 539 BC