1. SSWH3
Examine the political, philosophical, and cultural interaction of Classical Mediterranean societies from 700 BCE to 400 CE.

2. Greece
Balkan Peninsula
Mountainous
2000 islands

3. Geography of Greece Results of Geographic Features
Farming challenges and successes (grapes, olives)
Imports (wheat…colonies)
Failure to Unite (separate city states)

4. Greek Political Structure
City-states called a polis
Acropolis
marketplace and/or fortified hill top where citizens gather to discuss politics
On top was the temple

6. Greek Polis Democracy Rule by all citizens Oligarchy
Most city-states adopted one of two forms of government:
Democracy
Rule by all citizens
Land-owning males
Oligarchy
Rule by a few wealthy individuals

7. Athens

8. Athens
Democracy
Citizenship not extended to women, slaves, etc…
Focused on arts, government, and individual accomplishments.
Education
Music, reading, writing, poetry, public speaking, athletics
Males only

9. Sparta

10. Sparta

11. Sparta Oligarchy Focus was military strength/war. Gender Roles
Women had more equality and responsibilities
Education
Military school

12. Peloponnesian War Athens vs Sparta
Sparta threatened by Athens’ expansion
Sparta strong army; Athens strong navy
Sparta destroys Athens

13. Greek Religion
Polytheistic
Zeus
Mt. Olympus

14. Macedonia Took over Greek city states. Alexander the Great
Conquered huge empire

16. Alexander’s Legacy Alexander's conquests led to cultural diffusion
Hellenistic Culture
Mixture of Greek and Middle Eastern Culture

17. Let’s Compare Athens and Sparta
Similarities Differences

18. Greek Philosophers Socrates First great philosopher of Greece
Wanted people to question things.
Put on trial, found guilty, and executed.

19. Greek Philosophers Plato Student of Aristotle Emphasized reason
Rejected democracy
taught ideal and perfect society ruled by one person with ultimate authority

20. Greek Philosophers Aristotle Page 136 Student of Plato
Focused on reason for learning
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