Discovering Ancient Greece (United Streaming Video 34 min)

1. Ancient Greece is considered the birthplace of _____________________________. Why?

2a) Around 4500 BCE, the first major power emerged in Ancient Greece called
_____________________________.

b) Describe the legend behind the origins this power:




c) What was the “Iliad”? How does it tie into the history of this power?




3. Complete the following chart based on the major city states of Ancient Greece:

City State	Description (strengths, attributes, temples, daily life, leaders etc.)
Corinth
Delphi
Athens

4. a) The first Greek Olympics started in the year ____________.

b) Describe the origins and purpose of the Olympics.

c) What was the central message of the Olympic Games?

5. What were the flaws in Athenian democracy?

6. a) Outline the accomplishments of Alexander the Great.





b) How did he spread Greek culture?

7. Despite the Roman conquest of Greece, how did Greek culture still flourish?

8. What do you consider to be the three biggest legacies of Ancient Greece? How much have these legacies influenced today’s society?