1. The Culture of Ancient Greece Chapter 8 Section 1

2. Did You Know? The mountain range of Mount Olympus was declared Greece’s first national park in 1937. The area is home to about 1,700 plant species, dense forests, and various wildlife.The mountain range of Mount Olympus was declared Greece’s first national park in 1937. The area is home to about 1,700 plant species, dense forests, and various wildlife.

3. Greek Mythology What are myths?What are myths? traditional stories about gods and heroes.traditional stories about gods and heroes. The Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses. Therefore, they were...The Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses. Therefore, they were... Polytheistic!Polytheistic! What did they think these deities affected and did?What did they think these deities affected and did? Deities affected people’s lives, shaped events, and controlled nature.Deities affected people’s lives, shaped events, and controlled nature. Where did the Greeks believe the 12 most important gods lived?Where did the Greeks believe the 12 most important gods lived? on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece. on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece. The Greeks believed in prophecy. What is a prophecy?The Greeks believed in prophecy. What is a prophecy? a prediction about the future.a prediction about the future. What did many Greeks visit to receive a prophecy?What did many Greeks visit to receive a prophecy? An oracle. What is an oracle?An oracle. What is an oracle? A sacred shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god or goddess. A sacred shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god or goddess. What was the most famous oracle called?What was the most famous oracle called? The Temple of Apollo at Delphi. The Temple of Apollo at Delphi.

4. Discussion Question How did the Greeks believe their gods and goddesses were like humans? How did the Greeks believe their gods and goddesses were like humans? Greek gods and goddesses married, had children, played tricks on each other, quarreled, and fought wars.Greek gods and goddesses married, had children, played tricks on each other, quarreled, and fought wars.

5. Greek Poetry and Fables Greek poems and stories are the oldest in Europe and serve as models for European and American poems and stories.Greek poems and stories are the oldest in Europe and serve as models for European and American poems and stories. What is an epic?What is an epic? a long poem about heroic deeds. a long poem about heroic deeds. The first great epics were the Iliad and the Odyssey, written by what poet?The first great epics were the Iliad and the Odyssey, written by what poet? Homer. Homer. What is The Iliad about?What is The Iliad about? The Iliad is about the final weeks of the Trojan War and Greek siege of Troy.The Iliad is about the final weeks of the Trojan War and Greek siege of Troy. What is The Odyssey about?What is The Odyssey about? The story of Odysseus, a Greek hero, and his 10 year struggle to return home from the Trojan War.The story of Odysseus, a Greek hero, and his 10 year struggle to return home from the Trojan War. Greeks believed these two epics were real history.Greeks believed these two epics were real history. Who was Aesop?Who was Aesop? A slave who wrote many fables. What is a fable?A slave who wrote many fables. What is a fable? a short tale that teaches a lesson usually involving animals. a short tale that teaches a lesson usually involving animals. Fables were passed from person to person by oral tradition.Fables were passed from person to person by oral tradition.

6. Discussion Question Why were the heroes of Homer’s epics considered role models? Why were the heroes of Homer’s epics considered role models? The heroes in Homer’s stories had courage and honor. They worked to be the best they could be, and they fought to protect their honor.The heroes in Homer’s stories had courage and honor. They worked to be the best they could be, and they fought to protect their honor.

7. Greek Drama What is a drama ?What is a drama ? a story told by actors who pretend to be characters in the story, by speaking and showing emotion. a story told by actors who pretend to be characters in the story, by speaking and showing emotion. The Greeks used drama as part of their religious festivals.The Greeks used drama as part of their religious festivals. The Greeks developed what two types of drama?The Greeks developed what two types of drama? Tragedies. What is a tragedy? Tragedies. What is a tragedy? the story of a person who tries to overcome difficulties but fails. the story of a person who tries to overcome difficulties but fails. Comedies. What is a comedy? Comedies. What is a comedy? a story with a happy ending. a story with a happy ending.

8. Greek Drama (cont.) Who was Aeschylus?Who was Aeschylus? a writer who wrote a group of three plays called Oresteia. What do these plays teach?a writer who wrote a group of three plays called Oresteia. What do these plays teach? evil acts cause more evil and suffering.evil acts cause more evil and suffering. Who was Sophocles?Who was Sophocles? He wrote the plays Oedipus Rex and Antigone.He wrote the plays Oedipus Rex and Antigone. Who was Euripides?Who was Euripides? He wrote plays about real-life people instead of gods.He wrote plays about real-life people instead of gods. Who was Aristophanes?Who was Aristophanes? He wrote comedies that made fun of leading politicians and scholars.He wrote comedies that made fun of leading politicians and scholars.

9. Discussion Question What are the three big questions that Greek stories explore? What are the three big questions that Greek stories explore? What is the nature of good and evil?What is the nature of good and evil? What rights should people have?What rights should people have? What roles do gods play in our lives?What roles do gods play in our lives?

10. Discussion Question How are dramas today similar to those in ancient Greece? How are dramas today similar to those in ancient Greece? Actors in plays of today, like those of ancient Greece, wear costumes.Actors in plays of today, like those of ancient Greece, wear costumes. Music and dance also occur in many of today’s plays, as they did in Greek plays.Music and dance also occur in many of today’s plays, as they did in Greek plays.

11. Greek Art and Architecture What are 4 ideas that Greek artists believed in, tried to show in their work and hoped would inspire people?What are 4 ideas that Greek artists believed in, tried to show in their work and hoped would inspire people? the ideas of reason, balance, harmony, and moderation. the ideas of reason, balance, harmony, and moderation. Although Greek murals have not survived, examples of Greek paintings still exist on decorated pottery.Although Greek murals have not survived, examples of Greek paintings still exist on decorated pottery. What was the most important form of architecture in Greece?What was the most important form of architecture in Greece? the temple dedicated to a god or goddess. What is the most famous temple?the temple dedicated to a god or goddess. What is the most famous temple? The Parthenon.The Parthenon. Greek architecture included columns, which were first made from wood. Later, the Greeks began using marble.Greek architecture included columns, which were first made from wood. Later, the Greeks began using marble. Many of today’s churches and government buildings have columns.Many of today’s churches and government buildings have columns.