1. Section 4: The Glory That Was Greece
Ancient Greece
Section 4: The Glory That Was Greece
Witness History Audio: Aristotle Meditates on Thought
Philosophers Lovers of Wisdom
Greek philosophers tried to discover universal truths. These truths would hopefully lead to better government and proper ethics. Among the most influential philosophers were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the main idea of Aristotle’s meditation?” (Divine thought, or the thinking of God or the gods, is the highest form of thought and consists of thought about thought.)
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Idealism in Architecture and Art
Greek architecture reflects the Greek love of order and balance. The use of columns gave buildings grandeur and is still copied today. Greek sculptures of men and women were more natural looking than previous figures had been.
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2. Section 4: The Glory That Was Greece
Ancient Greece
Section 4: The Glory That Was Greece
Greek Literature
Greek plays evolved from religious festivals. The tragic plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides elicited pity and fear from the audience and commented on dilemmas existing in Greece at that time. Comedies, also, were social commentaries.
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Recording Events in History
Herodotus was an early historian. In his account of The Persian Wars, he collected first-hand accounts and tried to avoid those that were biased. Still, his methods were not as pure as are required of historians today.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the main idea of Aristotle’s meditation?” (Divine thought, or the thinking of God or the gods, is the highest form of thought and consists of thought about thought.)
When showing Color Transparency 20, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
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