1. Chapter 8 Ancient Greece
Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History
November 9, 2017
Section 3 Myths Explain the World

2. Warm Ups
Which epic Greek poem describes the last year of the Trojan War?
2) Which Greek author was considered the most famous lyric poet in ancient times?

3. Alabama Course of Study Standards
3. Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.
•  Identifying cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies
4. Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics, intellectual life, arts, literature, architecture, and science.

4. Learning Targets
I will be able to analyze the epic poetry of Homer in reference to the Iliad and Odyssey.
I will identify selected mythological influences present in modern day society to include sports, entertainment, and daily life.

5. Learning Targets
I will be able to use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately.
I will be able to analyze the impact of Greek democracy on the ancient and modern world.

6. Warm Ups
Which epic Greek poem describes the last year of the Trojan War?
- Iliad
2) Which Greek author was considered the most famous lyric poet in ancient times?
- Sappho

7. Reading Check Why did the Greeks tell fables?
- To give advice about life or teach a lesson.

8. “Section X ” Blue Headings
Notes
Red Headings
Topic w/notes
2nd Topic w/notes
Any topics or notes not captured in the initial attempt

9. Section 3 Myths Explain the World
Ancient Greek Literature
Greek authors created great works of
literature
Homer and Epic Poetry
Iliad tells the story of the last years of Trojan War (Achilles)
Odyssey describes Odysseus journey home
Both poems central in education process
Great influence on later writers
Not sure Homer ever lived
Any topics or notes not captured in the initial attempt

10. Section 3 Myths Explain the World
Lyric Poetry
Poems set to music
Poet played a stringed instrument (Lyre)
Sappho most famous poet (female)
Fables
Stories told to teach important lessons
Aesop famous for his fables
Animals main characters
Not sure Aesop ever existed
Any topics or notes not captured in the initial attempt

11. Section 3 Myths Explain the World
Greek Literature Lives
Greek lit influenced lang, lit, & art
Language
-English words and expressions mythology
-Ex: titanic , Achilles heel, odyssey etc.
-Places, Athens, GA, Atlas Mts.
Any topics or notes not captured in the initial attempt

12. Section 3 Myths Explain the World
Literature and the Arts
Art inspired by myths
Many films feature Hercules
Mythological references in sports, Titans, Trojans, Spartans, Argonauts
Any topics or notes not captured in the initial attempt

13. Modern day influences
C130 Hercules Aircraft

14. Modern day influences

15. Modern day influences

16. Learning Targets
I will be able to use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately.
I will be able to analyze the impact of Greek democracy on the ancient and modern world.