January 9 2014 TODO Pick up notes HOMEWORK

January 9, 2014 TO-DO ◦ Pick up notes HOMEWORK ◦ SCLARGGE GOAL ◦ To understand the term “Classical Civilization” and how it relates to Greece AGENDA ◦ Midterm makeups ◦ Essay makeups ◦ Poll Everywhere ◦ Notes on Classical Civilization: Greece ◦ Extra Credit ◦ SCLARGGE

Classic Civilizations Classical Civilizations share the following characteristics: ◦ Strong governments ◦ Contributions to other, later civilizations ◦ Development of trade and technology Which eras that we’ve learned about would be considered “classic”?

The City-States of Greece

Greece’s Golden Age 480 -430 B. C.

Pericles – 461 -429 B. C led Athens during Golden Age Pericles Athens: had 3 goals for ◦ Strengthen Athenian democracy ◦ Hold & strengthen the empire ◦ Glorify Athens Would this make Athens stronger or weaker? Why?

Strengthen Democracy… Based on direct democracy ◦ Citizens discuss and vote on laws and policies Increased number of paid public officials ◦ How might this encourage people to participate? All citizens given the right to vote ◦ Expected to participate in government & defend Athens ◦ Citizens = free men owning property

Strengthen Empire… Used Delian League money to build up navy into strongest in Mediterranean Sea Able to ensure safety of Athens Gained trade access to waterways for much needed

Glorify Athens… Used Delian League money to beautify Athens Parthenon this time built during

Architecture & Art Architecture ◦ The Parthenon ◦ Temple to Athena Which feature is prominent in Greek architecture?

Greek Columns Doric • Parthenon Ionic • Propylaea, gateway to acropolis Corinithian • Temple of Olympian Zeus

Art ◦ Sculpture What do you notice about these sculptures? ◦ The values of order, balance, and proportion became the standard of what is called classical art

Drama ◦ Male only actors & audiences ◦ Expression of civic pride & tribute to gods Tragedies ◦ Serious drama about common themes ◦ Tragic flaw usually caused the hero’s downfall Comedies ◦ Slapstick situations and crude humor ◦ Made fun of customs, politics & respected people

Theater of Dionysus Oldest known amphitheater Dug out of the mountain side Held 17, 000 spectators (about the ½ the amount at a packet SU basketball game) Originally had 64 levels of seating, only about 20 remain standing

Philosophy Socrates ◦ First philosopher ◦ Developed the Socratic Method studying issues and problems through a question and answer technique ◦ Introduced political philosophy and got the Greeks to start thinking hard about morals, good and evil, and how their society should work ◦ Sentenced to death for teaching ‘new’ ideas and questioning the belief of Gods in Athens ◦ Did not write down ideas

Philosophy Plato ◦ Student of Socrates ◦ The Republic ◦ The Academy ◦ Believed no one should live in luxury ◦ Greece should be headed by a philosopher-king

Philosophy Aristotle ◦ Student of Plato ◦ Focused on practical areas of philosophy, like science ◦ Important to have self-control ◦ The Lyceum ◦ Tutored Alexander the Great

Mythology Greeks had many gods and goddesses Each were immortal but had human characteristics and flaws Myths explain things that happened ◦ i. e. creation

Extra Credit Choose one of the main Mount Olympus gods or goddesses (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Hermes, Hestia, or Dionysus) ◦ Illustrate them – make sure you include props/costumes that show their powers/domain ◦ OR create/illustrate a fake Facebook/Instagram/Twitter profile for them (drawn on paper) ◦ OR create a poster/prezi about him/her

OR… Read a Greek myth Make something creative to tell the story ◦ Children’s book ◦ Poster ◦ Fake Snapchat ◦ Song

Wars Persian Wars 499 -479 BCE ◦ Athenians beat the Persians ◦ Persians pushed out of Greek territory ◦ Encouraged creativity in Athens Peloponnesian War 431 -404 BCE ◦ Sparta vs. Athens ◦ Athens eventually surrenders ◦ Greatly weakens Greece

HOMEWORK Use pages (? ? ) in textbook to complete the SCLARGGE chart on Athens and Sparta This is SPARTA!!!

Ticket Out the Door Choose 4 characteristics of civilization and apply them to Classical Greece With examples! (Organized Government, Social Classes, Religion, Art and Architecture, Record Keeping, Technology, Job Specialization, Cities)