1. History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Glory That was Greece Part 1: Political Rise of Athens Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 107

2. Greece Rebuilds (review) Ca. 1194 B.C.E. Trojan War Ca. 1100 B.C.E.Mycenaean palaces collapse; Dark Age 850 B.C.E. Greek population begins to grow; trade and settlements increase 776 B.C.E. Traditional date of first Olympic Games 750-720 B.C.E. Homer 750 B.C.E. City-States emerge; overseas colonization begins; Greeks adopt alphabet from Phoenicians. 700-650 B.C.E. Hoplite armor and tactics develop; Spartans conquer Messenia.

3. Greece Rebuilds (review) 670-500 B.C.E. Tyrants rule many city-states 600 B.C.E. Coins are first minted (Lydians); science and philosopy start in Ionia. 594 B.C.E. Solon reforms Athenian Constitution Ca. 560-510 B.C.E. Peisitratus and sons rule as tyrants in Athens; Sparta is dominant in Peloponnese 508 B.C.E. Cleisthenes’ democratic reforms unify Attica.

4. Hoplite in full battle dress depicted on vase. Bronze shield used to create phalanx-protective formation. Hoplite Revolution Ca. 500 B.C.E.

5. Early Coins Lydian Lion Athenian Owl silver dekadrachm ( ca. 400 B.C. E.)

6. Solon: The Lawgiver Solon created fair and just laws. Solon initiated the formation of democratic government as opposed to absolute rule by nobility. Statues and sculpture of him are in the halls of the Library of Congress, US House of Representatives and the Supreme Court of the United States,

7. Peisistratus : The Builder and Civic Booster Respected Solon’s Reforms Created Festivals Initiated Public Building Projects Made People Proud to be Athenian

8. Cleisthenes Credited with having established democracy in Athens, His reforms (end of the 6th Century BC) made possible the Golden Age of Athenian civilization (5th Century BC.) Born into one of the city's foremost political dynasties (brother-in-law to Peisistratus:) an unlikely champion of the people when they rebelled against tyranny.

9. Themistocles Brilliant general + crafty politician Wartime leader (against Xerxes’ Persia) Defeats Persians- Salamis naval battle Arrogant, Corrupt (ultimately ostracized) Dies in Persia (working for enemy’s son!) “Tragic” Hero of Persian War

10. Class Activities Check and rehearse your homework with a partner. (Guided Reading Sheet: Rise of Greek City-States) Complete Graphic Organizer Ask unanswered questions Quiz SpartaAthens

11. Assignment Read in text, pp. 116-119 Topics: Architecture, Art, Poetry, Drama Study PP “Glory That Was Greece, Part 2, Slides 2- 4” (on Blackbaud) Take Virtual Field Trip to Acropolis (Slide 3) Note: While on Blackbaud, check Extra-Credit Possibility for this week!