GOOD MORNING! Pick up the paper from the stool. If you have your signed syllabus, please put it on my desk

GOOD MORNING! Pick up the paper from the stool. If you have your signed syllabus, please put it on my desk

ANCIENT GREECE 500-323 B.C.E.

Think about it Describe what you already know about ancient Greece, either from previous classes, movies or books. Do you believe things we learned from the Greeks are still used today? If you were called to go into battle to fight and protect your country today, would you do it?

Greek Language Many of the words in the English language are rooted in Greek language. Below you will find common prefixes and root words. Can you determine what they need as well as come up with one word we use that is rooted in the prefix or root word? Greek Prefix A-, an- Geo- Hyper- Greek Roots -Anthrop- -Chron- -Dem-

Mediterranean World c. 500 BCE

Greek Geography The geography of Greece is a primary factor, if not the pre-eminent feature of the culture and lives of the ancient populations who lived there. Inhabiting an area that is 90% mountains with little arable land forced the Greeks into ways of life which did not center strictly around farming and agriculture Utah State University What can you infer about Greek culture, economy, HEI, and political characteristics?

Greek geography Greece is mountainous Greek communities often times developed independently because of the mountains, thus they were diverse Resulted in many local rivalries

All cities need fresh water. Built aqueducts (brick or stone water pipe) used to carry water from mtns. into cities Technology results from scarcity; going from abundance of water to a lack of water

Technology results from necessity Since Greek coastal cities were sandwiched between the ocean and the sea, they developed a powerful navy for trading and fighting

Greek Inventions OlympicsVideo Crane Arches and columns Catapult

Greek Military This is a hoplite, a Greek infantry soldier. Hoplites were middleclass freemen who had to pay for their own weapon and shield.

Greek Military This is a phalanx. Soldiers get in a tight box. They each have a large shield and a 9 foot long spear. Video

Flamethrower!!!!!

City-States Development of more formal governments- the city states. The city-state or polis was the fundamental political unit in ancient Greece. A polis was made up of a city and its surrounding countryside, which included numerous villages. The city-states called a truce during Olympics.

RELIGION polytheistic The Greeks developed a rich set of myths, or traditional stories, about their gods. Mythology. Greeks attributed human qualities, such as love, hate, and jealousy, to their gods. Zeus, the head god, lived on Mount Olympus with his wife, Hera. Children: Aphrodite, Athena, Perseus, and about 100 more!

2 Famous City-States Sparta and Athens!

Spartan Types of Governments Totalitarian- govt control over every aspect of public and private lives. Oligarchy- a government ruled by a few powerful people

Athens Government (1 st Democracy) Democracy: type of government where people vote. Well, actually, Athens was a direct democracy where people vote on everything. The U.S. today is a representative democracy, where we vote for people to make decisions for us.

Direct participation was the key to Athenian democracy. In the Assembly, every male citizen was not only entitled to attend as often as he pleased but also had the right to debate, offer amendments, and vote on proposals. Every man had a say in whether to declare war or stay in peace. Basically any thing that required a government decision, all male citizens were allowed to participate in.

Members: 500 randomly chosen citizens over age 30 Council of 500 Role: Proposed laws and carried out decisions made by assembly Assembly Members: All citizens over age 20 Role: Made decisions and passed laws by majority vote Court Generals Members: 6,000 randomly chosen citizens assigned to specific panels Role: Decided on cases by majority vote. Verdicts cannot be appealed Members: 10 elected citizens only elected people Role: commanded armies and navies. Decisions made by a majority

Sparta Spartan society was obsessed with war. Boys were sent to military school at a young age. Boys who are born deformed are left to die on mountainsides Video

Roles of men and women in Sparta WOMEN Have sons Participate in government Video MEN Go to war Have sons Train sons Participate in government

Athens Athenians were tough but were encouraged to engage in activities like art, philosophy, music.

Role of men and women in Athens WOMEN Get an education Household chores MEN Participate in government Get an education Honor their husband

Let s wrap it up! (don t use your notes) What type of Gov t did Sparta have? What type of Gov t did Athens have? Which city-state was more focused on their citizens expressing their individuality and focuses on the arts? List 4 inventions of the Greeks. How did the geography of Greece impact the people?

Quiz over Mesopotamia, Egypt, IRV, and Greece (Athens and Sparta) WEDNESDAY!