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Chapter 6, Section 1 (pg. 168-175)
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PART 1: Define Key Terms (DKT): Define the terms IN YOUR OWN
WORDS in 1-2 complete sentences. (page 168)
Epic: a long poem that tells a story
Acropolis: a high, rocky hill where early people built cities.
City-state: a city with its own traditions, governments, and laws; both a
city and an independent state.
Aristocrat: a member of a rich and powerful family
Tyrant: who takes power with the support of the middle and working class.
Democracy: a form of government in which citizens govern themselves.
PART 2: Reading Check Questions: Answer the following Questions in
Complete Sentences. REMEMBER: Restate the question, answer the
question with facts, and relate to one of the GRAPES.
What do we mean when we say the ancient Greeks were all
islanders? (pg. 169) Greeks were called islanders because some Greeks
lived on real islands while others lived on land islands, or peninsulas. The
peninsulas gave the people the same feeling of being surrounded by water
as the islands did.
Relate to GRAPES: This is an example of geography because is speaks about
where the people lived in Greece.
Contrast how Minoans and Mycenaean’s spread their power? (pg.
171) The Minoans gained their power through trade, while the Mycenaean’s
gained it through conquest.
Relate to GRAPES: This is an example of accomplishments because it
discusses how each civilizations gained power.
What happened during Greece’s Dark Ages? (pg. 172)
People who stayed in Greece during the Dark Ages became more isolated
and poor and concentrated on survival. Writing was lost and traditions and
history were passed down only by word of mouth. Many people relocated to
be able to farm and eventually began to create villages from farms.
Relate to GRAPES: This is an example of economics because it discusses how
the lack of natural resources and trade impacted the lives of the ancient
Greeks.
What kind of ruler often replaced aristocratic governments? (pg. 174)
Answer: The type of ruler the often replaced the aristocratic governments
were tyrants.
Relate to GRAPES: This is an example of accomplishments or politics. This is
accomplishments because is discusses how one person convinced others to
help him overthrow the government. This can also be politics because it
discusses the different forms of government that existed in ancient Greece.
Why did some Athenians benefit more from democracy than others?
(pg. 175)
Answer: Democracy did not apply to all people in ancient Athens. Enslaved
people, women, and foreigners were not allowed to participate in the
assembly and vote on issue or create laws.
Relate to GRAPES: This is an example of social classes or politics. This is
social classes because only the highest ranked citizens were allowed to
participate in the Athenian democracy. This is politics because it speaks
about who make up the Athenian democracy.
Part 3: Essential Question: Answer the following Question in 3-4
Sentences. Your answer should reflect on the section you have just read.
**YOU MUST ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS IN AT LEAST 2 FULL
SENTECES EACH**
Describe the geographic setting of ancient Greece?
The geographic setting of Ancient Greece was mountainous with dry soil. It
also contained many islands and peninsulas.
How did the rise of the middle class help shape government in
ancient Greece?
Tyrants would not have been able to overthrow the aristocrats without the
help of the middle class. From there, many middle class citizens overthrew
the tyrants and created a democracy.
Chapter 6, Section 2 (pg. 180 - 188)
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PART 1: Define Key Terms (DKT): Define the terms IN YOUR OWN
WORDS in 1-2 complete sentences. (page 180)
Immortal: someone or something that lives forever
Oracle: in ancient Greece, a sacred site used to consult a god or goddess;
any priest or priestess who spoke for the gods.
Philosopher: a person who used reason to understand the world; especially
natural events.
Tragedy: a type of serious drama that ends in disaster for the main
character.
PART 2: Reading Check Questions: Answer the following Questions in
Complete Sentences. REMEMBER: Restate the question, answer the
question with facts, and relate to one of the GRAPES.
How did Pericles strengthen democracy? (pg. 181)
Pericles strengthened democracy by passing reforms, such as paying salaries
to officials (which meant that poor citizens could now hold office). Reforms
like this, helped improve the Athenian government.
How did the Greeks honor their gods? (pg. 183)
The Greeks honored their gods in many ways. They built temples, held
festivals in their names, they sacrificed animals to them, and offered them
food. Another specific example was when the Greeks banded together and
held the Olympic Games in honor of Zeus. Honoring their gods was a huge
part of Greek culture/religion.
How did Socrates challenge the values of the people of Athens? (pg.
185) Socrates challenged the values of the people of Athens by publicly
questioning them in order to prove their lack of knowledge. Socrates often
spoke against Greek religion and its power over natural events. He promoted
his scientific theories to help explain why events like “rain” happened. His
philosophies on life eventually got him in trouble because the majority of
Athenians were fearful of the religious consequences.
What was the role of the chorus in Greek drama? (pg. 187)
The chorus had many roles in ancient Greek drama’s. The chorus was
responsible for chanting or singing poems between scenes. They also
commented on events in the paly, praised the gods, or gave background
information. With the help of chorus, Greeks were able to better understand
the plot of the play.
What role did education and growing wealth play in the development
of philosophy and the arts in ancient Greece? (pg. 188)
Education and wealth gave ancient Greeks the freedom to explore different
philosophies and styles of art. Learning about new topics in school opened
many Greek’s eyes to what exists in the world and how they work. Money
gave the Greeks opportunities to explore their ideas by building and
experimenting with costly materials. Without these factors the Greeks would
not have been able to discover new ideas and ways of expressing
themselves. .
Part 3: Essential Question: Answer the following Question in 3-4
Sentences. Your answer should reflect on the section you have just read.
What characteristics did people in city-states throughout Greece
share?
Greeks shared a common ancestor, a language, and religion.