Greece Golden Age 5 8 Golden Age n

Greece – Golden Age 5 -8

Golden Age n n From the end of the Persian wars to the start of the Peloponnesian War, Athens enjoyed its Golden Age. This time is called the Age of Pericles, after a powerful orator named Pericles who came to power in Athens in 461 B. C.

Golden Age n This was a great time for Greece. There were advancements and developments in. . . n n n n Art Architecture Philosophy Math Medicine Science Theatre Astronomy

Important Greeks n n n Socrates – First person to really challenge religion through philosophy. He was sentenced to death for his beliefs. Plato – A student of Socrates who started a school to teach philosophy. Aristotle – A student of Plato who identified and classified many “things. ” n Taught Alexander the Great

Architecture

Architecture The Greeks developed three types of columns Doric Ionic Corinthian

Math n Pythagoras

n Medicine Hippocrates n “I swear… that I will carry out, according to my ability and judgment this oath and this indenture (contract)… I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgment, but never with a view to injury and wrong doing. ”

Theater (Drama) n Greeks created theatre. n Tragedies n Comedies

Art

Things Found in Newspapers n n n News Articles: An informative article that focuses on educating people about the facts. n Local, National or International News Editorial: Expresses the opinion of the writer and usually focus on current events. Obituary: a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account n Announcement: A short statement about an important event. n Classified Ad: Advertising something to sell. n n Exposé: a story that tells the truth about a person or situation, usually with the intention of shocking or surprising you Notice/Write-Up: an article that gives someone’s opinion of a new film or play.

Ideas for Newspaper Articles n n n n Expose: revealing some information about an ancient Greek’s life. Socrates Obituary: (If in ancient Greece) giving a biographical history of an ancient Greeks life and achievements. Classified Ad: Selling of important ancient Greek museum quality artifacts. Venus di Milo Notice/Write-Up: Write a review of an ancient Greek play. Announcement: (If in ancient Greece) Inform people of an upcoming event (event must be real). Editorial: Write your opinion based on the facts of an Greek Achievement (completion of the Parthenon) News Article: Make-up a story focused on ancient Greek achievements in local, national or international news. n Break in at museum, interview with a Greek, Greek inspired festival or achievement

n What goes on four legs in the morning, on two legs at noon, and on three legs in the evening?