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Christianity Islam Judaism Archipelago Mountains Ring of Fire Fishing industry Bell Ringer Describe the geography of Japan Name three monotheistic religions Where are the philosophers Aristotle Plato and Socrates from. Alexander the Great was a young general who amassed the largest empire of the ancient world in just thirteen years. . His career was brief because he died a young man, . but Alexander’s . legacy was a . Questions to think about. In what ways have modern governments been influenced by the Ancient Greeks?. In what ways have modern social ideas been influenced by the Ancient Greeks?. Persia. Religion. Government. Station 1. The Gods and Myths. What . are the purposes of myths in Greek culture. ?. Myths were used to explain the world around them..  . 2. Why . is the story of Prometheus an example of a myth. ?. By: Alex, Farzan, Hezron, and Zoran. Introduction to Ancient Greece. Ancient Greece consisted of many civilizations inhabiting the surrounding islands of the Aegean sea. During the Bronze Age, the Minoans and Mycenaean both rose and declined heavily on the island of Crete. Ancient Greece contained civilizations rich in culture, philosophy, and mythology. During the Classical Greek Period (500 – 323 BCE), an intellectual revolution occurs in many areas surrounding Ancient Greece, including city-states (except for Sparta of course). ž. ž. So what exactly is a Philosopher?. ž. ž . Philosophers of Ancient Greece. . “A Person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.”. Ancient Greece. is famous for having 4 of the most gifted and talented thinkers of the Ancient World:. Wednesday 9/14. Objective:. . Identify the ways geography shaped Greek life.. Identify the different political systems that developed in the Greek city-states. .. Warm-Up Question. :. How well do you feel you did on the first test?. Questions to think about. In what ways have modern governments been influenced by the Ancient Greeks?. In what ways have modern social ideas been influenced by the Ancient Greeks?. Persia. Religion. Government. Lesson . 3 . Greek Thinkers, Artists, and Writers. . Learning Objectives. Analyze the political and ethical ideas developed by ancient Greek philosophers.. Understand how balance and order governed ancient Greek art and architecture.. Lesson . 4 . Alexander the Great and the Legacy of Greece. . Learning Objectives. Explain how Alexander the Great built an extensive empire.. Describe the empire’s cultural impact.. Identify major Hellenic Greek scientists and their discoveries and innovations.. 1. . Can you think of any examples of Ancient Greece used in today’s . popular media. ? (TV, Movies, Etc…). 2. . What are some . famous Greek names . that you have heard of?. 3. What . about in . AKA- City-state. Made up of a city and its surrounding countryside. Each had it’s own government. Acropolis- where citizens gathered to discuss city government. Athens and Democracy. Democracy: Rule by the people. Lesson 1 – Poets and Heroes. Lesson 2 - The Greek City-States. Lesson 3 – Classical Greece (500BCE-338BCE). Lesson 4 – Classical Greek Culture. Lesson 5 – Alexander and the Hellenistic Era. Macedonians Invade Greece . 1.  . Early Civilizations. :  Minoans (Crete) and Mycenae  (mi se ne) . 2.  . Classical Greece.   (flourishing of arts, literature, philosophy; domination by Sparta and Athens) . 3. . Hellenistic Age:  . 6. th Grade UBD - Unit 6 - Greek Cultural Achievements. Preview. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. -. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle each developed distinctive philosophies. They were similar to and different from other philosophies..