Starter Question Activity Please answer the following question on a slip of paper in complete sentences Imagine attending a theater in ancient Greece. List and explain 3 things that you would be able to see at the theater
Unit 4, Part 2: Greek Culture Lesson Essential Questions: 1.Where are the key features for ancient Greek cultural contributions located on a map? 2.How did honoring the Greek gods and goddesses lead to the foundation of the Olympic Games and development of theater?
Water bodies of Greece Mediterranean Sea Ionian Sea Aegean Sea
Important Greek Locations Peloponnesus Asia Minor Ionia Attica Mount Olympus ^ * Athens Olympia * Delphi * * Miletu s
Olympics Games-Past and Present Ancient Greek Sports Boxing Horse Racing and Riding Pancratium: Grueling combination of boxing and wrestling Pentathlon: 5 sport event made up of discuss, javelin, running, jumping, and wrestling Pentathlon Running Wrestling Modern Sports The next Summer Olympics in 2016 will host 28 sports The upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics will host 15 different events
Closing Question Based on our discussion today in class, what role do you think geography had in the development of Greek Culture?