1. Flashback Who were the first people in Greece? They were a very rich society. Another name for a city-state in Greece? What is a person likely to do at the agora? Why would a Dalit not complain about their place in the Indian caste system? What effect did Qin Shihuangdi have on China?

2. Drama Plays grew out of songs and dances performed for Dionysus (god of merriment) NO women actors! Men played both men and women characters and wore masks because of this. Chorus: group of men who commented on the actions of the main characters; explained the story

3. Philosophy Means “love of wisdom” Talk about the meaning of life, justice, truth, and beauty Socrates: asked questions (Socratic Method) to cause students to think about beliefs Accused of not honoring gods and leading people into disloyalty Said he was wise because he realized how little he knew Plato wrote about Socrates (and taught Aristotle)

4. Sculpture Statues were: Colorful Lifelike Influenced by Egyptian styles Larger-than-life; then later more lifelike with muscles and hair

5. Architecture Temples meant to be dwelling places for gods Parthenon is the most famous temple in Greece; built to honor Athena

6. Architecture

7. Religion Gods and goddesses Believed they lived on Mount Olympus Oracle of Delphi: predicted the future and spoke for Apollo (son of Zeus; god of sun) Zeus: ruler of the gods Myths: stories about gods Athena: goddess of wisdom and war