1. P. 176-179 Answer P. 177 – Assessment P. 179 – Apply the Skill
Homework P
Answer
P. 177 – Assessment
P – Apply the Skill

2. Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts
Chapter 6, Section 2

3. The Golden Age of AthensBC
Athens grew rich from trade and silver mined.
Also collected tribute from allies.
Achievements were made in the arts, philosophy, literature, and democracy.

4. The Golden Age of Athens
Perciles was a great leader at this time.
Member of aristocratic family, but supported democracy.
Became a leader of a democratic group.
Introduced reforms that strengthened democracy.
Introduced pay for officials.
Constructed the Parthenon.

5. Parthenon

6. Acropolis

7. Ancient Greek Religious Beliefs
Worshiped a family of 12 gods and goddesses.
Known as the Olympians.
The gods were immortal and lived on Mt. Olympus.
Each city-state honored one god by building a temple.

8. Ancient Greek Religious Beliefs
Greeks also honored mythical heroes.
Achilles
Oracles were places that people would go to seek the advice or future from gods.
Oracles had a great impact on Greek history.

9. The search for knowledge
Philosophers believed that people could use the power of the mind to understand natural events.
Socrates was a great philosopher of the day.
He would ask people questions that caused them to think about their beliefs.

10. The search for knowledge
Socrates most important lesson was “Know thyself.”
Socrates tried and convicted of dishonoring the gods.
Died from forced suicide.

11. The search for knowledge
Plato was one of his students.
Founded a school in Athens.
Taught a student by the name of Aristotle.
Aristotle taught that reason should guide the pursuit of knowledge.

12. Visual and Dramatic Arts
Greeks used visual arts to honor their gods.
Especially known for their sculpture, architecture, and drama.
Greatest example is the Acropolis, which included the Parthenon.

13. Visual and Dramatic Arts
First people to write dramas.
Tragedies – serious story that usually ends in disaster for the main character.
Comedies – made fun of well-known citizens, politicians, and the customs.

14. Many City-States, One People
There were many City-States in Greece.
They spoke the same language.
Had many of the same customs.
Thought of themselves as the same people.
Called themselves Helenas.
Competed against one another.
Olympics every four years.

15. Homework
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Answer Questions #1-14