PPT-Athens

Go To Contents Introduction Contents Weather Top places to visit Great places to Stay Places to eat Weather T o d a y s Forecast Today in Athens the sky is partly cloudy with a minimum temperature of 4. A comparative analysis of two City-States. Mrs. Flores. WHAP!. Early Athens. With the Emergence of early Athens: 800-400 B.C.E.. Rise of Democracy during the 5. th. century . Monarchies forced aside by the Aristocratic class: Gave rise to the Oligarchs in the early 500’s. How did these men aid in bringing about democracy in Athens?. Important Terms to Know. Archon. – land-holding aristocrat, initially appointed to office for life. These individuals were responsible for supervising government administration.. By Kayla Maedche. HIS 325. The Birth of a Goddess. Parents: Zeus and Metis. Zeus swallowed his wife. Hephaestus split Zeus’ head. Fully-grown and armed. Wisdom: head of Zeus. Basic Info - Characteristics. Western Civilization. Ms. Tully. 500-338 BCE – Greek civilization reached high point. Philosophy, architecture, drama, warfare. Herodotus (ca. 485-425). “Father of history”. Recorded oral accounts of Persian War. By: Global Connection. Welcome!. This year the graduating class of 2014 will be. visiting the historical city of Athens and visit it’s. beautiful sites and monuments.. Table of Contents. Trip information pages:. . A . YOUNG . DEMOCRACY. How did the culture in Athens differ from other Greek city-states?. Athens. . was another important . polis. . (city-state.). It was 153 miles northeast of Sparta, (about a 2-day trip in those days) high above a plain facing the sea.. Sparta & . Athens. Describe the types of government that developed in the Greek city-states.. Kings. - overthrown by the aristocrats.. Aristocrats. - lost power due to the hoplites which in turn they were overthrown by the Tyrants.. Vocabulary. Tribute: . payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.. Alliance: a . union or association formed for mutual benefit, . between countries.. 4_2014. Page 101. Greek City States (Athens & Sparta). Page 100. Warm . Up:. If you had to chose between Intelligence (Brains) or Strength (Brawns) which one would you choose and why? Make a T-Chart to display the Pro’s and Con’s of your choice.. The Athenian Golden Age. The Athenian Golden Age. Setting the Stage. The Greek Civilization was a collection of . city-states. . Athens. and . Sparta. were two of the most powerful cities for different reasons. Public Life. Agora. Public market, meeting place. Center of public life. Vendors (food, art, wool, cloth, books…). Mostly men. Public Buildings. Temples and Gov. buildings line Agora. Greek Architecture. Golden Age of Athens 1. Architecture Three architectural orders Doric Ionic Corinthian Seeking harmony and balance Great influence in later architectural forms: Renaissance, Greek Revival (Neoclassic) At The Areopagus In Athens ATHENS... Known as a center of learning and artistry, but also for its idols ATHENS... Petronius said that it was easier to find a god than a man in Athens Acts 17:16-17 Question:. What are you willing to die for?. Would you die for the freedom of expression?. Ancient Athens. In the 5. th. Century B.C., the Athenians invented . Democracy. .. This literally translates as – “People Power”..