PPT-Greek and Roman Influence on American Government

Plato Plato was a philosopher in Classical Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens the first institution of higher learning in the Western world Aristotle Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist one of the greatest intellectual figures of Western . Advanced Theatre. Background to the Theatre. Roman History. . Rome – in 753 B.C. was a town dominated by Etruria, North of Rome. In 509 B.C., the Etruscan (from Etruria) ruler was expelled, and Rome became a republic (just as Athens became a democracy).. 300 BC – 476 AD. Mosaic of Roman Theater masks found at Pompeii. Different types of Roman Theatres and Amphitheatres. The Roman Theatre being built in a semicircle and the amphitheatre was generally oval.. understand the origin and meanings of new words. English I . Honors. Mr. Fleming. LO: We will use Greek and Roman Mythology to understand the origin and meanings of new words. APK . You probably recall learning about certain Greek and Roman Gods and myths during your 8. Ancient Rome. Hayley Kennedy. What role did music play in their life?. Who were the famous Roman poets?. What contributions did the Romans make to language development?. How did the Romans express themselves visually?. “. All roads lead to Rome.” . “Rome was not built in a day.” . “When in Rome . . .” . How did Rome win such a place in modern popular culture? . The History of . Rome in 2 Minutes!. Let’s read about it!. Ancient . Civilization . . Recreate the Past. !. WORLD HISTORY SEMESTER PROJECT. Mr. S. WNOROWSKI. ASSIGNED: . 12.01 . – DUE: 12.15. ENGAGE. Your . First . Fun Activity is to Explore. !. Choose your favorite piece of art from the Renaissance, . Constitution Day (September 17, 2010). Dr. Robinson Yost, Assistant Professor, History . Social Sciences Department. The Founders & . The Classics. Education (classical schooling). Points of influence:. Greek . and Roman . Influence . on Western Politics. World . History. Unit 1. Essential Question:. Explain: . How society today is based on Greek and Roman ideas on society and government.. What building is this?. BELIEFS. Religion . was polytheistic and it was influenced by Hellenistic Greece. . ( Hellenistic Greece - period . between . 323 . BC and . 146 . BC ) . B. elieved . in many gods. . Romans . were/are highly religious and maintained good relations with their gods & goddesses. . mediterranean. societies from 700 . bce. to 400 . ce. .. c. . Analyze the contributions of Hellenistic and . Roman culture. ; include law, gender, and science. . Structure of the Republic. 3. Patricians. and hills, surrounded by Mediterranean Sea and limited rich soil. Ancient Rome. :. Located next to a river; city. built on many hills; limited rich soil; focal point for an empire. . Influence of geography on history. . Greek & Roman Empires. During the “Classical Era,” early civilizations spread beyond river valleys. Some of these civilizations achieved enough power to conquer their neighbors and create giant empires. This was a time when civilizations also began to reflect more on morality and the meaning of life. As a result, many of the world’s major religions emerged.. Classical Theater. Beginnings. Early on, two genres evolved, tragedy and comedy.. It was the Greeks who, in the late 6th century B.C., invented Western drama. . From Festival Origins. Performances were vivid affairs, religious and civic occasions, and the entire community came to watch. Part of one’s civic duty.. 1Ancient Greek andRoman StudiesBachelor of Arts BAAncient Greek and Roman Studies AGRS is an interdisciplinary areastudies major It provides students with the opportunity to explore therich diversity