GREECE UNIT 2002

Dates to Remember:

November 18 – Assignment #1 Due*

       Quiz on reading 

Red Book: Chapter 10, pages 162-177

            Blue Book : Chapter 11, pages 162-177

*Ch. 9 (Red Book) or Ch. 10 (Blue book) provides background info on Greece’s beginnings, but are not required reading.

 

December 3 or 4 - Quiz on reading (Classes 1, 2 & 3 on 12/3; Classes 4& 5 on 12/4)

            Red Book: Chapter 11, pages 178-192

            Blue Book : Chapter 12, pages 178-192

December 9 – Assignment # 2 Due

December 18 or 19  – UNIT TEST

      (Classes 1-4 on 12/18; Class 5 on 12/19)

 

 

Assignment #1

Using the information you have gathered in classes and through your readings, please answer the following questions.  Use complete sentences and give a lot of supporting detail.  Reread your answers to be sure they are clear and complete.

1.       How did geography affect the development of early Greek civilization?  Compare this development with the development of early Sumerian and Egyptian cultures.

2.       Why did the Greeks enter a “Dark Age?” What was the impact of the “Dark Age” on Greek civilization?

3.       What are the characteristics of a polis?  What did the citizens of a polis consider most important?

4.       Contrast the way of life in Athens and Sparta.  Include the roles of men and women, government, etc.

5.       Describe the roots of democracy in ancient Greece. 

6.       Do you think Pericles deserved the title of “first citizen” of Athens?  Why or why not?  How did his actions affect the success of the Delian League?

7.       What caused the decline of the Greek city states?

Assignment #2

Choose a project from the list below.  If you have another idea, please talk with your teacher for approval.

A.   Construct a timeline of events from Greek history. It must be in scale, show at least 10 events and include a short written explanation of each event.

B.   Do a video, a play, a short skit or a powerpoint presentation on some aspect of ancient Greek life, or on some event in Greek history. This is a group project and should take at least 3 minutes to present. Teacher approval required.

C.   Write a play – a comedy or a tragedy – that follows the style of ancient Greek plays (chorus, etc.).  Plays should be no longer than 3 pages and/or 5 minutes to present (Presentation is not required). Teacher approval required.

D.  Make a travel brochure that is designed to attract people to visit or move to ancient Greece.  Include lots of details.

E.   Write a one-page biography of an important person or god from ancient Greece.  You must use at least 2 sources; list your source(s).

F.    Choose a Greek god.  Write a journal entry (at least one page) as if you were that god.  Reveals the god’s responsibilities through your entry.

G.   Create a poster or model of a Greek building.  Explain the building’s purpose and important architectural features.