1. Ancient Greece

2. Learning Goal We will describe the geography of Ancient Greece and understand the influence of water through a map activity.

3. Geography of Ancient Greece

4. Maps…what do they tell us?

6. Good afternoon & welcome back! Pretend that you are about to embark upon a journey to Ancient Greece. List 5-10 items that you would pack in your suitcase that you will need while you are there.

7. Geography and Settlement of Greece We will examine the geography of Ancient Greece through a clock partner reading activity. Purple book- Page 247-251

8. Good Afternoon! Define city-state An independent, self-governing city and its surrounding territory.

9. Why did Greece develop as a group of individual city states rather than a unified state? City-states were isolated from each other by Greece’s jagged coastline, mountains, and the sea. The isolation worked against their unification.

10. Minoan & Mycenaean Civilizations

11. Good afternoon! Warm up You have been commissioned to create a flag with a national symbol that represents either the Minoan or Mycenaean people. Using your notes from yesterday, create a flag with a national symbol that you feel best depicts either the Minoan or the Mycenaean people.

12. Minoan Mycenaean 3000 BCE Sea culture Equality for men and women Recreational activities (boxing/bull leaping) Master builders Peaceful civilization 1600 BCE Farming culture Less equality for men and women No evidence of recreational activities Learned to build from Minoan designs Strong military

13. Quiz on Tuesday, April 9: Greek Geography & Early Civilization Study Guide Terms- Make sure you understand the following terms and how they relate to Ancient Greece…do not just memorize! City-state: definition and purpose Starting a colony: steps involved in preparing for journey Isolation: definition Dangers of travel (sea/land) Influence of water, coastline and mountains Minoan & Mycenaean civilizations

14. Good afternoon! What do you think this quote means? “Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.”-Aristotle

15. Learning Goal We will define and explain the origins of the following forms of government by creating a poster. Monarchy Democracy Oligarchy Tyranny

16. What do you think this is?

17. Monarchy to Democracy Monarchy Nobles help Kings defend their land. Kings share power. Oligarchy Food shortages; people look for change. Tyranny Athenians overthrow tyrant. Democracy Citizens share power; only some Athenians are citizens.

18. Poster Rubric /5 points- system of Government definition (Colorful- bold-creative) /5 points-3-5 visual details /5 points- 3-5 details about the specific form of government /5 points- turned in on time-Due Monday, April 15!

19. Happy Friday!

20. It is the mark of an educated mind be able to entertain a thought without accepting it as true. -Aristotle

21. Happy Monday! Warm up: Please answer one of the questions below. 1. What is a primary source? 2. What kind of primary source have you used?

22. Primary Sources

24. Learning Goal We will examine the structure of Athenian citizenship and democracy through a primary source analysis.

25. Good morning! Please answer one of the following questions. 1. Where have you heard the word “economy” before? 2. How does the economy of a certain area influence the way in which people live their daily lives?

26. Economy The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially. in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

27. Blue Book Page 343 Why do you think farming was the main economic activity in Athens? Because most people owned enough land to provide food for their families (subsistence farming). What is the meaning of barter? Bartering means to exchange or trade one product for another. What is an example of bartering in American culture (trading at lunch/trading video games, etc)? Why do you think the development of coins produced wealth in Athens? It allowed people to purchase any product instead of being limited to trading. Why do you think the wealthy families in Athens had difficulty staying wealthy? Because the government forced the wealthy people to pay for government projects (religious festivals/military ). Do you think this is fair? Justify your answer by supporting it with 2 reasons.

28. Happy Earth Day! Warm up: Answer one or both of the questions below. 1. What do you know about Greek Mythology? 2. What do you want to know about Greek Mythology?

29. Greek Mythology Apollo- God of Light Poseidon- God of the sea Dionysus- God of wine Zeus- Father of Greek Gods

30. Good Afternoon! Warm up question: What do you consider your most important sense? Why?

33. Take out your agenda 1. Go to HW website and choose a God/Goddess from link. 2. Optional  Print out image of God/Goddess you choose

34. Passport to Ancient Greece Read: The Cradle of Civilization- Homer Answer: Geography-Religion & Mythology

35. Good afternoon! Warm up: Which God/Goddess have you chosen for your sensory figure project? Why?

36. Sensory Project Name and title of God/Goddess (colorful & creative) Central image (colorful & creative) 5-8 “senses” Due Monday, April 29

37. Athens vs. Sparta

38. Good afternoon “Crabs and football, that’s what Maryland does!” Create a city-state slogan for either Ancient Athens or Sparta.

39. Good afternoon! Please take out your “Athenian Democracy” and “Passport to Ancient Greece” handouts.

40. Quiz: Wednesday, May 1 Ancient Greek Government -Monarchy -Oligarchy -Tyranny -Democracy -Relationship between forms of government -Jurisdiction -Corruption -Primary source Ancient Greek Economy -Barter -Role of coins -Role of wealthy families Ancient Greek Mythology -Polytheistic -Epic -Oracles -Homer & the Iliad Ancient Athens & Sparta -Education -Government -Culture -Similarities and differences

41. The Persian War

43. Marathon

44. Golden Age of Athens

45. Pericles Pericles was the most prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the Golden Age—specifically, the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. Protection  He extended the long wall to the sea; he organized a navy Beautification  Built public buildings and temples; built a statue of Athena Democracy  Spread power between the rich and poor by paying them a salary so that they could participate in events. Everyone had a say (only citizens).

46. Scrapbooking

47. Touring Athens during the Golden Age: Scrapbook topics Architecture Commerce and trade Education Law Pottery Religious beliefs Sculpture Slaves Women

48. Good morning! Today we will identify the key elements of Athens’ Golden Age by creating a scrapbook page.

49. Athens’ Golden Age Scrapbook Page Rubric 3 points- Creative Title and subtitles 6 points- 4-6 topics from approved list 6 points- Creative visuals/ symbols for each topic 6 points- Reading Notes 3 points- Due on Monday, May 13 with your name (1 point EC if turned in early)

50. Good morning! 1. In your own words, what are the Olympics? 2. What is your favorite Olympic game?

51. Olympics The Olympics were born in Greece nearly 3,000 years ago. Sporting contests took place during festivals that the Greeks held in honor of their gods.

52. Olympics They were dedicated to Zeus, Father of the Gods. Every 4 years, free men from all over Greece gathered at the games to demonstrate their sporting spirit in the sacred surroundings of the Olympic, situated in the state of Elis.

53. First Olympics were held in 776 BCE The Olympic games ran for more than a thousand years until they were abolished by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I in 393 A.D. These games were held with strict regularity in times of peace and war and were a great unifying cultural force among the ancient Greeks.

55. Happy Friday! In your opinion, what makes a leader “great”?

56. Alexander the Great

57. Alexander’s rule is known as the Hellenistic Age because Greek influence and culture {language, religion, literature, arts} became so widespread over Alexander’s Empire After Alexander died his Empire broke apart because no single ruler could keep it together

58. Aristotle taught Alexander literature, philosophy, and science Alexander was able to control his Empire because: He left Greeks behind to rule conquered lands He would adopt some features from the conquered cultures He would combine the conquered military with his own.

59. Passport to Ancient Greece