Ancient Greece

Name
Date:
English 9R
Mrs. Martinez

GREEK ATHLETICS

www.ancientgreece.com
www.crystalinks.com/greekculture.html
www.teacheroz.com/greeks.html
www.museum.upenn.edu/greek_world/index.html
http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html

1. Describe the history of the Olympics.

1. Who invented it? Why?

1. How many days did they last? How often did the Olympics take place?

1. Identify some of the events and activities that took place during the Olympics.

1. Which god were the Olympics created to honor?

1. Who competed? (Be specific.)

1. What was the festival in honor of Hera?

1. What did athletes receive if they won?

1. What political influence did the Olympic Games have? What was the “Olympic Truce?”

** Include illustrations to enhance your presentation.











CULTURE AND CLOTHING OF ANCIENT GREEKS

www.ancientgreece.com/s/culture/
http://www.crystalinks.com/greekculture.html
www.museum.upenn.edu/greek_world/index.html

1. What were the roles of men in Ancient Greece?

1. What were the roles of women in Ancient Greece?

1. What were the main foods consumed by the Greeks?

1. What were some of the activities that Greeks did for fun? How did leisure activities vary depending on gender?

1. What role did slaves play in ancient Greek culture? How did their responsibilities vary depending on their gender?

1. Describe a typical Greek home.

1. Describe a typical party, including food, dance, music and the clothing etc..

1. Describe a typical Greek wedding in Ancient Greece.

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MYTHOLOGY: GODS AND GODDESSES

www.mythweb.com
www.greek-gods.net/
http://www2.colton.k12.ca.us/highschools/bhs/GreekGods-goddessesCheatSheet.pdf
http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html

1. What author and literary texts can our information about Greek gods be traced back to?

1. Why did the Greeks worship the gods? Briefly explain the ways they worshipped them?

1. What is the most significant difference between Greek gods and humans? How were they similar?

1. Briefly explain the Greek creation myth? (see the third website listed)

1. Write a brief description for each of the following gods and goddesses:

Zeus –

Poseidon-

Hades –

Ares-

Hera-

Hestia-

Apollo-

Athena-

Helios-

Persephone-

Hermes-

*** Include illustrations to enhance your presentation.







ART AND ARCHITECTURE


www.ancient-world.com/
www.ancientgreece.com/s/art/
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/greek_world/index.htmlhttp://www.greatbuildings.com/types/styles/greek.html (architecture)
http://www.timelessmyths.com/classical/trojanwar.html
http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html

1. Why were the ancient Greek temples built?

1. Identify the 3 architectural systems designed by the Greeks. Draw or include an illustration of all three from an internet source.

1. What was the Parthenon? Describe it using 3-4 facts. For who was it created? Include a visual from the internet.

1. What types of stories were told through the pictures on Greek vases and pottery? (www.yasou.org/ancient/pottery.htm) (include photos)

Use this website to answer questions 5-9
http://www.crystalinks.com/greekart.html

1. What types of art mainly survived among the Greeks?

1. What were the four wonders of the world created by the Greeks?

1. What were the uses for Greek pottery? (include photos)

1. Include various illustrations of art and architecture from Ancient Greece and indicate what it is and its importance. (ex: Homer, Odysseus, Trojan War, Battle scenes)

ANCIENT GREEK CIVILIZATIONS: ATHENS AND SPARTA

www.ancientgreece.com/s/culture/
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Geography/
http://www.crystalinks.com/greekculture.html
http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html

1. Provide a map of ancient Greece.

1. What is the capital of Greece? Where did the capital get its name from? What does it symbolize?

1. What was it like to be a male in Sparta? Be specific.

1. What was expected of a female in Sparta?

1. Briefly describe the government of Sparta.

1. How did life in Athens differ from life in Sparta?

1. What is the Acropolis Hill and where is it?

1. What were the names of the three temples that were built here atop the rubble of ruined temples? Give 2 facts for each temple.

1. What are some things Athens is famous for?

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TROJAN WAR


http://www.timelessmyths.com/classical/trojanwar.html
http://www2.colton.k12.ca.us/highschools/bhs/GreekGods-goddessesCheatSheet.pdf
http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html

1. Describe the series of events that led to the Trojan War.

1. What did the goddesses promise Paris in an attempt to bribe him?

1. Who was the apple of discord awarded to? Why?

1. Who is the most beautiful woman in the world? Why can’t Paris have her?

1. Which gods took interest in the war? Who did they side with and why?

1. What caused the fall of Troy?

1. Are Troy and the Trojan War imaginary? Provide details to support your answer.

1. Try using this website as well as others to locate artwork that best illustrates one aspect of the Trojan War. www.temple.edu/classics/troyimages.html

EPIC HERO

http://www.tcnj.edu/~graham/Wurtzel.html
http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html

1. List the six common characteristics of epic heroes.

1. What role does gender seem to play in the role of an epic hero?

1. Odysseus is a character form the Odyssey. He is considered an epic hero. What are three of his strengths?

1. What are two of Odysseus’ weaknesses?

1. How do you think an epic hero reflects the values of the Greek culture?

1. From the epic hero characteristics that you’ve identified who might be considered a modern day epic hero in our culture? Explain your reasoning.

HOMER


In addition to the websites listed on the website, try using the following to answer the questions below:
Groliers Online Encyclopedia (type Homer in the search box)
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/People/Homer/
http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/index.html

1. What two works of ancient Greek literature is Homer most famous for writing?

1. Which is the literary genre for these famous works?

1. List three theories that scholars have come up with regarding Homer’s life and work.

1. What did the Greek’s consider as the defining moment of their culture? Why?

1. How is the root of the Greek’s identity as a whole different from most cultures?

1. What historical event does Homer’s work chronicle?

***include illustrations to enhance presentation