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Legacy of the Ancient Greeks

Legacy of the Ancient Greeks. Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Timeline. 1 C.E. 2009 C.E. 700 B.C.E. |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|. Classical Age of Greece ( 700 – 323 B.C.E).

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Legacy of the Ancient Greeks

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  1. Legacy of the Ancient Greeks Parthenon in Athens, Greece

  2. Timeline 1 C.E. 2009 C.E. 700 B.C.E. |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Classical Age of Greece(700 – 323 B.C.E) • Importance:Produced a political, cultural & philosophical movement which was a key foundation for Western Civilization (B.C.E. = before common era)

  3. Greek Empire: comprised of city-states

  4. Reading: Legacy of Ancient Greece Aristocrat Monarchy Mercantile Class

  5. Term Set Format • Got Importance?

  6. Knowledge Wisdom The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; deep insight. Example:“We can’t solve problems with same kind of thinking we used to create them” Aware of facts/data What is a Philosopher? A philosopher studies the world & human nature to find “truth” by using reason & logic.

  7. 3 Greek Philosophers who: • Respected human intelligence • faith in the individual • Attempted to “seek truth "by using • “reason & logic” to study nature • Writings were often in argument or dialogue form Socrates 469-399 B.C.E. Plato 427-347 B.C.E. Aristotle 384-322 B.C.E.

  8. Medieval Art Rafael: School of Athens 1508

  9. Plato & Democracy Reading • Reading

  10. Philosopher Kings • What is virtue? • What is a benevolent ruler? • What are values? Socrates 469-399 B.C.E. Plato 427-347 B.C.E. Aristotle 384-322 B.C.E.

  11. The Trial of Socrates Video: Road to Democracy DVD Scene #10 minutes long

  12. Primary Source:Aristotle Reading

  13. Road to Democracy • Solon introduces limited democracy to Athens (600BC) • created 4 classes of citizens (based on wealth not heredity) • only 1/10th of country considered “citizens” • Cleisthenesadvances democracy (500BC) • attempted to break up the power of nobility • created “council of 500” to propose new laws • Periclesintroduces direct democracy (450BC) • his rule known as Greek’s “Golden Age”

  14. Direct Democracy vs. Republic Video: Road to Democracy DVD Scene 4

  15. Primary Source:Pericles Reading Greek Ruler 495 – 429 BC

  16. Greek Legacy • Considered foundation of Western Civilization • Developed Direct Democracy • Empowered the “individual” citizen • Advanced art, philosophy & science • Promoted a meritocracy vs. aristocracy • Developed 3-branches of Government • Heavily influenced the Roman Empire

  17. The fall of the Greek Empire700 – 323 B.C.E • 461-429Golden Age of Greece under Pericles • Athens reigned supreme during period • City-States/Geography made empire difficult to unite • Sparta vs. Athens in constant conflict • 408 BCE Spartans seek Persian help to fight Athens • Sparta wins but empire greatly weakened • Sparta disbands Delian League (404 BCE)

  18. The Fall of Democracy 383-323 BCE • Macedonia in Northern Greece establishes dominance & establishes a monarchy under King Phillip II • Alexander the Great (Phillip’s son) greatly expands empire & rules until his death (323 BCE)

  19. Plato’s Republic • Reading

  20. . Sparta Legacy vs. Athens Legacy Sparta had military supremacy but left little of lasting cultural significance Athens was eventually defeated by Sparta, but left a cultural legacy that influenced Western Civilization for 2,500 years!

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