1. BELLWORK: September 19th
After the Persian Wars, the Greek city states continued to distrust each other. Neither Sparta or Athens were able to tolerate the other’s way of life or government. This division will lead to the Peloponnesian War. Read about this war on pages 
What was Athens’ strategy to defeat Sparta?
What was Sparta’s strategy to defeat Athens?
What was the outcome of the war? Who won – why?
THINKER: How did this conflict impact the (dis)unity of the Greek city-states?

2. Third Persian War
Persia was having difficulty controlling the Greek city states
Internal rebellions against Persia continued
In 479B.C., the Greek Navy attacked Persia
Athens was reclaimed and the Greeks were successful!

3. The Athenian Empire
After Persia’s defeat, Athens took over leadership of the Greek world (led by Pericles)
Built defensive alliance with neighboring states
Controlled the treasury
Expanded their empire
Democracy flourished
Rebuilding = Athens is center of Greek culture

5. The Peloponnesian War
War between Sparta and Athens that lasted from 431BC to 404BC.
A plague killed 1/3 of Athens’ population
Persian-financed Spartan navy destroyed Athens’ fleet
Athenians surrendered
This weakened the Greek city-states and made room for new invaders (Macedonians) to take over.

6. THINKER: How did this conflict impact the (dis)unity of the Greek city-states?

7. Macedonia
In the early 400s B.C., the Persians under both Darius I and Xerxes I tried to conquer the Greek city-states, but failed. 150 years later, the Macedonians made a similar attempt – and succeeded!

8. Making Connections….
The Greeks viewed their Northern neighbors, the Macedonians, as barbarians.
They were rural people with little political influence
This would change under King Phillip II and his son, Alexander

9. Macedonia
Macedonia was a separate empire (city-state) north of Greece.
In 359BC, Philip II became king of Macedonia.
Three goals:
Create a strong army
Unify the Greek city-states under Macedonian rule
Destroy the Persian Empire

11. The Macedonians Philip organized his infantry into phalanxes.
Each phalanx consisted of rows of soldiers carrying shields and swords – forming a solid wall.
The Greek city-states, weakened by the Peloponnesian War, could not defend themselves.
By 338BC, the Macedonians controlled almost all of Greece.

13. The Macedonians
Next on Philip’s list was to wage war against Persia, until…….
HE WAS MURDERED!!!
He was killed by Pausanias, one of his bodyguards.
His son Alexander, later known as Alexander the Great, took over the throne.

14. Alexander the Great
Alexander was a very ambitious leader who wanted to conquer the world!
His rule is still regarded as one of the most successful in all of world history!
To learn more about Alexander’s legacy, read pgs and answer the five questions that follow

15. Accomplishments of Alexander the Great
Conquered Persia
Never lost a battle
Hellenistic culture: combination of Greek and Middle Eastern cultures
United 22M Sq. Miles of territory
Set up a common currency
Established commercial centers (Alexandria)
Brought scientists on expeditions to gather data (biology)
Set the stage for Rome & Christianity

17. Ancient Greece Cartoon Strip
The rest of class today - you will create an 8-panel cartoon strip.
The purpose of this cartoon strip is to review over the major aspects of ancient Greece from the beginnings of their civilization until the fall of Macedonia.
This is worth 30 points. Due Monday!

18. BELLWORK: BLOCK 2
What was Alexander’s main goal as king of Macedonia? How did he accomplish this?
What is Hellenistic?
What happened to the land after Alexander’s death?
THINKER: In your opinion, what was Macedonia’s most important achievement? Why? Explain!

22. Ancient Greece Cartoon Strip
The rest of class today - you will create an 8-panel cartoon strip.
The purpose of this cartoon strip is to review over the major aspects of ancient Greece from the beginnings of their civilization until the fall of Macedonia.
This is worth 30 points. Due Monday!

23. Alexander the Great (pgs.63-65)
What happened when Alexander went to war with Persia?
What other lands did Alexander conquer?
What was Alexander’s main goal as king of Macedonia?
How did Alexander try to combine Greek and Persian cultures?
What happened to the land after Alexander’s death?
What are the characteristics of Hellenistic culture?
How is Hellenistic art different from ancient Greek art?
What advances did scientists in the Hellenistic period make?

24. 2014: Alexander the Great - Newscast
In groups of 2-3, you are going to write a brief one minute newscast about the growth of Macedonia’s empire.
Get into character! Pretend you lived in the time period and were watching Alexander conquer numerous empires throughout Europe, Asia and Africa.
Follow the prompt and use the orange handout as a reference.
Suggestions:
Alexander’s rise to power
Alexander taking over the Persian Empire
Alexander’s expansion into Asia and Africa
Be creative and have fun! I will select a few groups to perform their newscast in class tomorrow!