Transcript Basics of Ancient Greeks

What connects us to the Ancient Greeks?
The Greeks developed political, cultural &
philosophical ideas which are key foundations
for many traditions in Western Civilization
“Classical” Age of Greece (1000 – 300 “B.C.”)
BCE = Before Common Era = BC = Before Christ
CE = Common Era = AD = Anno Domini (Latin for The Year of Our Lord)
Key Achievements of the Greeks
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Politics - Democracy greatly expanded
in Athens.
Philosophy –Greeks created a deep
knowledge of human nature that would
influence future thinkers world wide.
(Ex: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle)
Intellectual – Curiosity, individualism
Other neat things that impact us today!!
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Writing – Literature and drama that is still read
today!
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Astronomy – Accurate predictions about sun,
moon stars
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Science & Math – Found patterns in the natural
world
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Sports - The Greeks start the Olympic games.
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Art – Greek paintings, architecture and sculptures
set the norms for most of the Western world since
their time. (ex: Parthenon & Acropolis)
Greek Civilization: Comprised of many independent city-states
Assignment #3:
Secondary Source Reading:
The Greek City States
Influence on Politics
Assignment #4
• The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization – Video Notes
Cleisthenes
Pericles
Socrates
Take notes from the video on
actions & impacts each of these famous Greeks
had on life in Athens and Western culture.
Cleisthenes
Pericles
Socrates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dwWocwd160
(Episode 1 - 45-54)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8Eh5uKLU6Q
(Episode 2 - 37-50)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08UtxuyI9ok
(Episode 3 - 40-53)
Assignment #5
Primary
Source
Reading
Excerpt
from
Aristotle’s
Politics