Transcript Aim: maps - John Bowne High School

Thursday – November 14, 2013
Mr. Lombardi
Aim: Why are Socrates, Plato,
Aristotle, and Alexander the Great
important figures in Greek history?
Do Now: Describe your best teacher
from a previous year. What thing(s)
did he/she teach you that you would
like to pass down/teach to others?
Greece: Athens & Sparta
Vocabulary
1. Hellenic – Greek culture.
2. Hellenistic – Greek, Persian, Indo-Asian
culture led by Alexander the Great.
Activity #1
• We will read the handout, Different Types of
Government together.
Activity #2
• One partner will complete both sides of the
What Contributions did Greek Philosophers
Make to The World? handout.
• The other partner will complete both sides of
the Alexander the Great handout.
• Both students share their information with
each other.
How does this all come together?
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Socrates taught Plato
Plato taught Aristotle
Aristotle taught Alexander
Alexander became “Alexander the Great”
– a conqueror who created the Hellenistic culture (a
combination of Greek culture with the cultures of
the areas that he conquered).
Summary
1. How did Ancient Greece contribute to our
society?
2. What are the important things to know about
each of the following:
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Alexander the Great
3 Things to know about Ancient Greece
1. Geography
– geographic features lead to separate city-states
2. Athens vs. Sparta
– Athens = “Direct Democracy”
3. Who are Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and
Alexander the Great, and why are they
important
1. Which description accurately identifies
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
(1) artists of the Italian Renaissance
(2) religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
(3) rulers of the Roman Republic
(4) philosophers of Ancient Greece
2. Which leader is most closely associated
with the accomplishment shown by the
illustration?
Greek Civilization + Persian Civilization + Egyptian Civilization + Indian Civilization
=
HELLENISTIC CIVILIZATION
(1) Charlemagne
(2) Mansa Musa
(3) Suleiman the Magnificent
(4) Alexander the Great
3. These architectural achievements best
indicate that
(1) religion was of little importance
(2) advanced technology existed in early civilizations
(3) trade routes existed between China and the
Americas
(4) entertainment was important to these ancient
societies
4. Which of the following statements most
likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient
Athens visiting Sparta?
(1) “The government and society in Sparta are so
strict. The people have little voice in government”
(2) “This society allows more freedom of expression
that I have ever experienced in Athens.”
(3) “I feel as though I never left home. Everything
here is the same as it is in Athens.”
(4) “I have never heard of a society like Sparta that
believes in only one God.”
Regents Prep
www.RegentsPrep.org
H.W. #3
• Our Heritage from Ancient Greece handout:
– Do a close reading of the handout.
– Answer questions 1-6 based on the reading.
– Answer question 7 in full sentences.
– Due: Tomorrow, November 15