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terms and names -  republic -  a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch. patrician -  an aristocrat or nobleman. plebeian -  a member of the lower social classes. tribune -  an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests. consul -  an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there. senate -  the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries. dictator -  a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force. legion -  a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army. Punic Wars -  a series of three  wars  fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC.  USING YOUR READING GUIDE ...

Reading guide -  1. Astronomy:  the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole it also means the study of planets and living organisms on a planet or living place  2. Mathematics:  the abstract science of number, quantity, and space. Mathematics may be studied in its own right,  or as it is applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering.  3. Physics:  the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. The subject matter of physics, distinguished from that of chemistry and biology, includes mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms. 4. Philosophy:   the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. Terms and Names -  Hellenistic -  relating to Greek history...

reading guide questions -  1. How did Pericles strengthen democracy? Pericles strengthened democracy  in Athens by paying public officials.  Pericles  expanded the empire by building a strong naval fleet.  Pericles  rebuilt and beautified Athens. Athenian  democracy , art, and architecture set standards that remain influential in the world today. 2. What steps did Pericles take to strengthen the empire and glorify Athens? Pericles  used money from the Delian League treasury to make the  Athenian  navy the strongest. To  glorify Athens  he also used money from the Delian league to buy gold, ivory, and marble. He higher sculptors, architects, and artists to make beautiful sculptors surrounding  Athens . 3. What themes were common in Greek tragedy? Tragedy  dealt with the big  themes  of love, loss, pride, the abuse of power and the fraught relationships between men and gods. Typically the main protagon...

Western Civilization: March 11,2020  Topic : The Greco - Persian Wars       Lo1 : define The Greco - Persian wars       Lo2 : identify the causes and outcomes of the Persian wars       Lo3 : create a timeline of important people, terms, and events relative to the Wars Classwork : The Greco - Persian Wars

The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization Directions: Answer the following questions based on the movie. The questions are listed in the order they appear in the film. IMPORTANT: The Crucible of Civilization is a two-part film. This is part 1 and you will also watch part 2 of the film to get a more complete story of the rise and fall of the ancient Greeks. What was the situation in Athens in 508 BC?    Athens became one of the first societies in ancient times to establish democracy. What class did Cleisthenes come from and what kind of power did this group exercise over Athenians?              Cleisthenes  successfully allied himself with the popular Assembly against the nobles (508)                   and imposed democratic reform. How did Aristotle describe life for most Athenians in the 6 th century BC?  D escribed there lives as being...

Terms and names- Polis - a city-state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes. Acropolis - a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill. Monarchy - a form of government with a monarch at the head. Aristocracy - the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices. Oligarchy -  a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. Tyrant -  a cruel and oppressive ruler. Democracy -  a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Helot - a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens. Phalanx -  a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation. Pers...

Topic - the Greek city-states Lo1- define polis, acropolis, demós monarchy, oligarchy, aristocracy, tyranny. Lo2- compare the different models of Gov. used in ancient Greece. Lo3- compare lifestyles in the two main city-states, Athens + Sparta. Homework- warring city-states  City-states and citizens:  Greek city-states varied in nature and personality but shared some characteristics, like an acropolis ( a temple built upon a mound of earth New "hoplite" infantries were created; soldiers fought with round shields, spears, and short swords and arranged themselves in a "phalanx' Formation Most city-states were built on myth and tradition surrounding a common ancestor [3-5%] Aristocity - land owning class [97%] Demós- average citizen [45%] "hoplites" - soldier (Sparta)               slaves - slave class Citizens and Communities: the Greek City-state : (2 of 5 )  Monarchy, Oligarchy, tyranny, democracy. Early Greeks ...