1. Tuesday – November 22, 2011 Mr. Lombardi MrLombardi22@aol.com Do Now: What things come to mind when you hear/see the following names: Alexander the Great Socrates Plato Aristotle Aim: Why are Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Alexander the Great important figures in Greek history?

2. 3 Things to know about Ancient Greece 1.Geography – geographic features lead to separate city-states 2.Athens vs. Sparta – Athens = “Direct Democracy” 3.Who are Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Alexander the Great, and why are they important

3. 1. Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle? (1) artists of the Italian Renaissance (2) religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation (3) rulers of the Roman Republic (4) philosophers of Ancient Greece

4. 2. Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration? (1) Charlemagne (2) Mansa Musa (3) Suleiman the Magnificent (4) Alexander the Great Greek Civilization + Persian Civilization + Egyptian Civilization + Indian Civilization = HELLENISTIC CIVILIZATION

6. 3. These architectural achievements best indicate that (1) religion was of little importance (2) advanced technology existed in early civilizations (3) trade routes existed between China and the Americas (4) entertainment was important to these ancient societies

7. 4. Which of the following statements most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta? (1) “The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government” (2) “This society allows more freedom of expression that I have ever experienced in Athens.” (3) “I feel as though I never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.” (4) “I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.”

8. Summary What are the important things to know about each of the following: Socrates Plato Aristotle Alexander the Great