Greeks 2000B.C. – 300 B.C.

PREVIEW Using your bounce APP, scan and watch the Video found on Pg. 139 of the Text and be prepared to discuss Using your bounce APP, scan and watch the Video found on Pg. 139 of the Text and be prepared to discuss 1. Question: Who is Pericles and why is he important? 2. What are the characteristics of the golden age of Greece, list

MAP What do the colors on the map represent What do the colors on the map represent How do you think these features shaped Greek Civilizations? How do you think these features shaped Greek Civilizations?

Western Civilization Defined as: Defined as: o Essentially the “culture” of Western Europe (England, France, Germany, Italy, etc.) and the United States/Canada. o I would define “Western Culture” as our food, clothing, art, music, philosophy, TV/movies, cars, architecture……..and on and on. o *The culture of the Greeks is the foundation of Western Civilization

Geography The Sea The Sea –Aegean Sea –Ionian Sea –Black Sea –*Mediterranean Sea-the body of water that contributed MOST to the spread of ancient Greek culture The Physical Geography The Physical Geography –*Mountainous Region –Stony land, only 20% was arable –The Climate  Mediterranean climate zone –*Prevented Greeks from uniting under a single government  *Greece had separate, independent city-states

Mycenaean Civilization Mycenaeans migrated from the Eurasian steppes into Europe around 2000 BC Mycenaeans migrated from the Eurasian steppes into Europe around 2000 BC Mycenaeans were militaristic and would influence such communities as Tiryns and Athens Mycenaeans were militaristic and would influence such communities as Tiryns and Athens Ancient city of Athens, note the ACROPOLIS.

Mycenaean Civilization Develops Culture and Trade Culture and Trade –Class structure included a nobility, military and monarchy.  Nobles lived within city walls and enjoyed a life of splendor. –Warrior-Kings gathered wealth by controlling local economies

Mycenaean Civilization Develops Mycenaeans invaded the Minoans due to their commercial wealth. Mycenaeans invaded the Minoans due to their commercial wealth. –Myceneans began trading within the Aegean. –Myceneans adapted the Minoan accomplishments into own culture  Pottery  Language  Writing system.

The Trojan War Mycenaeans Versus Troy Mycenaeans Versus Troy –1200 BC War breaks out. –Romantic View: War over the kidnapping of Queen, Helen wife of Greek king. –Historical True cause of war due to struggle for valuable waterway in the Aegean Sea. Greek Archon TRIREMETRIREME

Homer Epics of Homer Epics of Homer –Homer, was blind and the greatest storyteller in Ancient Greece. –Homer did not write down stories but composed them as a long poem –Epics are long stories about adventures and heroes

Epics of Homer Composed epics in BC. Epics are narrative poems celebrating heroic deeds. Composed epics in BC. Epics are narrative poems celebrating heroic deeds. –*The Iliad – the Invasion of Troy –The Odyssey: Adventures of Odysseus and his 10 year voyage home.

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A Voice from the Past “O Hector, your courage will be your destruction, and you have no pity on your little son or on me, who will soon be your widow…if I lose you, it would be better for me to die…” “O Hector, your courage will be your destruction, and you have no pity on your little son or on me, who will soon be your widow…if I lose you, it would be better for me to die…” “Wife, I too have thought upon all this. But I would feel deep shame if like a coward I stayed away from battle. All my life I have learned to be brave and to fight always in the front ranks of the Trojans, winning glory for myself.” “Wife, I too have thought upon all this. But I would feel deep shame if like a coward I stayed away from battle. All my life I have learned to be brave and to fight always in the front ranks of the Trojans, winning glory for myself.” –HOMER What ideal does Hector express in his response to his wife’s concern? A.Courage in combat B.Use of wits and trickery

Greek Culture Greeks create Myths Greeks create Myths –Traditional stories about a family of gods and goddesses. –Siblings – brother/sister that share the same parent –Myths were explanations  They explained natural phenomenon – lightening, changing of seasons, or good or bad fortune.  They explained human nature – love, hate, or passion –*Greek Religion is Polytheistic  *Worshipped a family of gods and goddesses

Religion of the Greeks

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QUICK CHECK 1. The major difficulties in uniting the ancient Greeks under a single government were caused by a) a) Size of the region b) b) The Persian wars c) c) Regional dependence on foreign trade d) d) Geography of the region

QUICK CHECK 2. What impact did mountains have on the development of Greece? a) a)Separate, Independent City States b) b)Increased communication c) c)United City States d) d)No effect at all

QUICK CHECK 3. Which of the Minoan accomplishment was not adopted by the Myceneans a) a) Writing b) b) Religion c) c) Pottery d) d) Language

QUICK CHECK 4. The epics of Homer could be described as being a) a) Traditional stories about women b) b) Explanations of the mysteries of nature c) c) Long poems about adventures and heroes d) d) Short stories for children

5. The religion of the ancient Greeks was based upon a) a) Monotheism. b) b) A family of gods and goddesses. c) c) Spiritual forces similar to those found in Christianity. a) a) Forces in nature. QUICK CHECK

6. What would the Greek religion be considered as a) a) polytheistic b) b) monotheistic c) c) ethical monotheism d) d) theocracy