Bell Ringer for Chinese Civilization What jobs did the people of the Xia dynasty have? What jobs did the people of the Shang dynasty have? What is divine right? What major structure was built during the Qin (Chin) dynasty? What was a major accomplishment of Shi Huangdi?
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Bell Ringer for Chinese CivilizationWhat jobs did the people of the
Xia dynasty have?What jobs did the people of the
Shang dynasty have?What is divine right?What major structure was built
during the Qin (Chin) dynasty?What was a major
accomplishment of Shi Huangdi?
Ancient Greece
Map of Greek World
GreeceGreece is located in the Balkan
peninsula in the Mediterranean sea
Mycenaean EraThe Mycenaean civilization
dominated Greece from 1400-1200 BC
They also made their living through trade by the sea
The Mycenaeans mostly lived in city-states on the mainland of Greece
Each city-state was controlled by its own king and was surrounded by huge walls to keep invaders out
Mycenaean EraMost famous conflict of the
Mycenaean era was the Trojan WarMany of the tales of the Mycenaeans
were written down by a blind poet in 750 BC named Homer
Homer wrote the 2 epic tales of The Iliad and The Odyssey
The Mycenaeans were conquered by the Dorians and many skills like the art of writing were lost in Greece
Rise of City StatesGreece developed many small
cities which were divided from one another by mountains or water
Each city-states included a main city and the surrounding countryside
Different city-states were serious rivals of one another and engaged in war frequently
Greeks referred to city-states as the polis
Development of City StatesOriginally, city states were developed
as a monarchy (leader decided by heredity)
However, wealthy landowners wanted power for themselves and took over the leadership of the city states◦This is called an aristocracy- leadership by
landholding elite classAfter that, control changed into the
hands of the oligarchy or control by a small group
SpartaAfter the Dorians conquered
parts of Greece, they built the city-state of Sparta
The Dorians turned the people that already lived in the area into slaves called helots
The government of Sparta was led by 2 kings and a council to advise the kings
SpartaSparta focused mainly on their militaryMen were trained to be soldiers from
birth and serve as warriorsAfter age 30, they could join the
assembly which was a group that approved all major decisions for the city-state
Women were expected to produce sons for the Spartan army and some woman ran the family land while husbands were in war
Military
The military also began to develop with the shift from bronze to iron weapons
As iron was cheaper, a new method know as the phalanx was developed.
The phalanx method was difficult to master and require hours of training
AthensAthens also began as a monarchy
that turned into an aristocracy like Sparta
Discontent with the aristocracy led to an eventual switch to a democracy or government by the people
Athens was not a true democracy because only landowning men could participate in government of the democracy
AthensAthens was far less militant and
placed a higher focus on knowledge and learning
Men took on jobs like merchants and landowners in addition to time spent in the military
Women were expected to maintain the home and rarely left the house unless it was for a religious celebration
Philosophers of GreeceThere were many great thinkers
or philosophers in Ancient GreecePhilosophy means the “love of
wisdom”Philosophers used rational
thinking and logic for their ideasPhilosophers were masters of
rhetoric or art of speaking
SocratesSocrates created the Socratic
method◦Ask questions and then question the
answers to help people think more fully about their responses
Socrates was put on trial because of his constant questioning. People believed he was dishonoring the gods
He was sentenced to death at the age of 70
PlatoPlato was a student of Socrates and also
emphasized the importance of reasonRejected Athenian society due to the death
of SocratesWrote “The Republic” which discussed an
ideal societySociety would exist of soldiers to defend,
workers to produce and philosophers to rule
Believed men were higher than women in mental and physical tasks, but some women were superior to men
AristotleAristotle was a student of PlatoArisotle did not support
democracy but supported a single leader who was virtuous and moral
Believed that reason is the guiding force for all learning
ReadingRead and answer the questions
for the “Life in Sparta” and “Life in Athens” handout
Honors- Write a paragraph identifying which city-state you believe to be superior. Use evidence from the reading, notes and videos to support your argument.
Bell RingerWhat were the 2 major city-
states of Ancient Greece?What was the main focus of the
first city-state?What was the main focus of the
second city-state?Name the 3 major philosophers
from Ancient RomeDefine oligarchy, aristocracy and
monarchy
War Between Sparta and AthensAthens and Sparta begin to fight each other in the
the Peloponnesian War. The two city-states just tried to control each other. ◦ While fighting continues amongst them a new empire
called Macedonia is on the rise. King Phillip II of Macedonia begins to establish his power
by conquering Greece. Phillip is an accomplished assassin and kills off other
competitors for the throne He is captured by the Thebans 369-367, and learns
Greek military tactics here.
King Phillip the II was the father of Alexander the Great.
Alexander the GreatAfter Phillip’s death Alexander inherits the
throne at the age of 20.◦ He was taught military tactics by Aristotle.
When Alexander takes over Greece revolts after Phillip’s death. They no longer want to be ruled by Macedonians. ◦ Alexander shows his power by attacking the city of
Thebes.◦Alexander crushed its army, and sold the people
into slavery and burned the city to the ground.
Alexander’s EmpireAlexander the Great wanted to
take all of Persia as part of his empire
Alexander’s Army Persian Army
LargeDisorganized
No common language
•Small•Well Trained•Fiercely Loyal to Alexander
Alexander Expands His EmpireAlexander is able to take Persia, and begin his
empire.◦ Alexander burns Persepolis, which is the “Persian
capital”, to the ground.
He wants to keep expanding his empire by taking over India where his campaign turns for the worse.◦ His soldiers are starting to doubt him.
The soldiers are tired of fighting and want to return home to see family and friends. ◦ Alexander tries to persuade the army to continue on,
but the men are ready to return to Macedonia.
Alexander becomes sick and diesMany have debated whether his death
was intentional or natural.◦Poison is a possible answer because troops
were ready to return home.◦Malaria is another possibility because of the
climate in India; misquotes are present in high numbers.
End of Alexander’s Empire
Hellenistic AgeBecause Alexander took over a variety of lands,
there were many cultures interacting under one ruler
Hellenistic - The blending of Greek cultures with those of Persia, Egypt, and Central Asia following the conquests of Alexander the Great.
Major Developments of the Hellenistic Age◦ Philosophy◦ Art & Literature◦ Science & Technology
ActivityOn a piece of paper, write down 5
characteristics of what you think makes a good leader
Read the handout (both sides) on Alexander and the attack on Thebes
Make a T chart on your notebook paper
On one side, list why you think Alexander was a good leader. On the other side, why Alexander was a bad leader
ActivityBased on your T-Chart, decide if you
think Alexander was a good leader or bad leader
Make a second T Chart Choose 3 characteristics from your list
of what makes a good leader and list them on the left side
On the other side, using examples from your first T chart and show how Alexander meets or does not meet the characteristics of a good leader