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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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4. Greece is mountainous.
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5. Greece is a mountainous peninsula
with islands.
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Its hilly terrain made farming difficult
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Its location encouraged trade.
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7. Mountains separated Greek cities.
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The ancient Greeks never developed a
unified system of government.
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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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Athens was an important polis in ancient
Greece.
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The people of Athens developed
democracy.
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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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Athens experienced a golden age.
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A golden age is a time of peace,
prosperity, and great achievements.
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The Athenians produced great works of
literature, philosophy, and art.
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14. Sparta was another important Greek
polis.
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Sparta was a militaristic polis.
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In Sparta, all men had to serve in the
military.
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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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How would you feel if your entire life
revolved around fighting and being a
soldier?
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The Spartans had helots or slaves.
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The helots farmed for the Spartans.
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While the helots farmed, the Spartans
focused on military affairs.
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Life in Sparta differed greatly from life in
Athens.
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20. The Spartans had enslaved the helots.
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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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