1. Introduction to Greece

2. Where is Greece?

3. Geography Balkan Peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea. Mountains in the North. Surrounded by water on three sides. Separated all over by valleys.

4. The rise of Greek City-States Greece was divided into polis, or city-states. It was made up of a major town and its surrounding countryside. At the top of the city was the acropolis, or high city. The population was typically small and all the citizens, or free residents, had a certain responsibility with-in the city-state. In today’s world what would be considered a polis and what would be considered an acropolis?

6. Governing the city-states All male landowners held political power. Women could not have power and neither could the poor or slaves. Many different types of government form ruled these city- states. – Monarchy Power in the hands of a hereditary central person. King! – Aristocracy Power in the hands of the hereditary landowning elite. – Oligarchy Power in the hands of the small wealthy elite. Governments changed because of weapons, farming, trade, cities, and other advancements. What type of government does the United States have? Who has the power in our government?

7. City-states

9. Comparing Athens and Sparta

11. Government Athens Democracy (1 person, 1 vote) Citizens could participate Rule by an assembly of male citizens Slaves, women, and foreigners were excluded Sparta Oligarchy (power in the hands of a few wealthy elite) Two kings and a council of elders Also an assembly of male citizens over 30

12. Wife Swap Video What can you infer about the differences between Athens and Sparta from this video? Fill out chart.

13. Wife Swap video- Athens and Sparta http://www.schooltube.com/video/f8836a343 4a31a97579b/ http://www.schooltube.com/video/f8836a343 4a31a97579b/

14. Education Athens Only for those who could afford it More interested in the arts and philosophy Sparta Warrior state- education was all based on the military. Tough training

15. Treatment of Women Athens Women had to obey the men- patriarchal Jobs centered around the home Sparta Stressed fitness and strength When men off at war, the women would run the households

16. Introduction to gods and goddesses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCm8W5 RZes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCm8W5 RZes

17. God/Goddess Trading Card 1.Name of God/Goddess 2.God of ……. Or what they represent 1.Symbols 2.Description 3.picture