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In this lesson, students will identify
characteristics of Greece’s geography and
its impact on the development of ancient
cultures.
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Students will be able to identify and/or
define the following terms and concepts:
The Geography of Greece
Geographic Effects on Greek cultures
• Polis
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8.
The ancient Greeks never developed a
unified system of government.
The ancient Greeks developed the polis
or city-state.
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9. This magnificent building is the Parthenon.
The Parthenon was a temple in Athens,
a Greek polis.
Athens
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10.
Athens was an important polis in ancient
Greece.
The people of Athens developed
democracy.
Democracy is a system of government
where citizens vote or participate in
government.
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11. In Athenian democracy, only free men
born in Athens could vote. Women,
slaves, and foreigners could not vote.
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12. This is a painting of the famous Athenian
philosopher, Socrates. He encouraged
his followers to ask questions.
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13.
Athens experienced a golden age.
A golden age is a time of peace,
prosperity, and great achievements.
The Athenians produced great works of
literature, philosophy, and art.
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15.
Sparta was a militaristic polis.
In Sparta, all men had to serve in the
military.
Weak or disabled babies were left to die.
Sparta Video
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16. A Spartan’s life revolved around the
military. A Spartan man was a soldier
for most of his life.
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18.
How would you feel if your entire life
revolved around fighting and being a
soldier?
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19.
The Spartans had helots or slaves.
The helots farmed for the Spartans.
While the helots farmed, the Spartans
focused on military affairs.
Life in Sparta differed greatly from life in
Athens.
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21.
What was a polis and why did the Greeks
develop the polis?
Define a golden age and name a Greek
polis that experienced a golden age.
List three differences between the
ancient Greek polis of Athens and Sparta.
Who were the helots and how were they
treated?
Describe Athenian democracy.
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