alexander the great
Check out Iron Maiden's song Alexander the Great and be sure to listen to the lyrics
the battles
As a follow-up from our lesson on Friday (Hoplites, Marathon, Thermopylae), please read and take notes on the following battles/wars by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH:
Salamis and Plataea: p.123
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The Peloponnesian War: p. 131-136 (end of Thucydides)
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TROJAN WAR - Below is a summary of the Trojan War legend, available for you to read prior to our viewing of Troy
Salamis and Plataea: p.123
Click here for more information on these battles
The Peloponnesian War: p. 131-136 (end of Thucydides)
Click here for more information on this topic
TROJAN WAR - Below is a summary of the Trojan War legend, available for you to read prior to our viewing of Troy
the_legend_of_the_trojan_war.docx | |
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Do you want to learn more about the history of the Trojan War? Watch this documentary
heroic_code_in_the_iliad.docx | |
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athenian democracy
Here is a somewhat long but very useful essay on Athenian democracy (includes a glossary and fascinating discussion questions to consider).
city-states - athens & sparta
Possible websites for research on Athens and Sparta for debate:
Athens:
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Athens/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/
Sparta
http://www.history.com/topics/spartans
http://h2g2.com/approved_entry/A9565437
http://www.ancient.eu.com/sparta/
Athens:
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Athens/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/
Sparta
http://www.history.com/topics/spartans
http://h2g2.com/approved_entry/A9565437
http://www.ancient.eu.com/sparta/
Visit the British Museum site to explore life in Athens and Sparta with the webquest below.
webquest.doc | |
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Myths & Gods
REMINDER: Fill out the Greek Gods chart by Wednesday, October 30th.
greek_gods_chart.docx | |
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12_olympians_answers.pdf | |
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Geography, the minoans & the mycenaeans
Using your textbook as well as a number of websites listed in the document below, explore the geography of Ancient Greece and mark the map accordingly.
ancientgreece_map.pdf | |
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map_activity.docx | |
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Learn about the Minoans and Mycenaeans using your textbook. Fill in the corresponding chart and answer the questions found in the document below. Although the handout notes pages 104-109, I suggest you start reading from page 99. TODAY'S WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED FOR HOMEWORK IF YOU DO NOT FINISH DURING CLASS TIME.
textbook_reading_sheet.docx | |
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greece resources - helpful & fun!
INTERACTIVE GREECE
Check out this Ancient Greece Timeline
Animated Map: Ancient Greece - A World in Evolution
(narrated map taking you from 4th millenium BCE to Greco-Roman period)
Animated Map: Athenian Democracy
Visit the website below for an interactive experience:
The Acropolis Experience, Interactive Timeline, How to Speak Like an Ancient Greek
Run through a simulation of the Greco-Persian Wars after you read Herodotus` piece on Persian preparations
Try building a bridge across the Hellespont
Check out this Ancient Greece Timeline
Animated Map: Ancient Greece - A World in Evolution
(narrated map taking you from 4th millenium BCE to Greco-Roman period)
Animated Map: Athenian Democracy
Visit the website below for an interactive experience:
The Acropolis Experience, Interactive Timeline, How to Speak Like an Ancient Greek
Run through a simulation of the Greco-Persian Wars after you read Herodotus` piece on Persian preparations
Try building a bridge across the Hellespont