Greek History
Ryan G.
Pericles
Pericles was the most powerful man in Athenian politics. This well-educated, intelligent man had the best interests of his city at heart. Pericles was a member of the Aristocrat family, but he supported democracy. Around 460 B.C., he became leader of a democratic group. He introduced reforms that strengthened democracy. The most important change was to have the city pay a salary to it's officials. One of the most important accomplishments under Pericles rule was the construction of the Parthenon, which honored Patron, Protector, Athens, and the goddess Athena.
This is Athens!
It represents the Golden Age of Athens because this is the actual city of Athens. This is where some of the worlds most important history took place.
This is an ancient Greek theater
It represents the Golden Age of Athens because during the Golden Age, many theaters like this one, were built to express emotion, show off acting skills, and find something to do.
This is the Parthenon!
It represents the Golden Age of Athens because during the Golden Age a man named Pericles built this Great temple to honor Gods, Goddesses, and other great forces.
Gods Among Us
Greek Gods, and Goddesses
These Gods and Goddesses were known as immortal, meaning that they live forever. Many Greek citizens honored these creatures in many ways. They built temples, sacrificed food or other valuables, and even prayed to specific ones depending on what they wanted. The King of the gods, Zeus, was the in charge of everything. He lived on Mt. Olympus, and was known to be welding a lightning bolt.
The Search for Knowledge
Plato and Aristotle
Plato and Aristotle spread their beliefs as far as they could. Plato founded a school in Athens called the Academy. Where he taught Aristotle. He later founded his own school called Lyceum.
Greek Philosophy
Philosophers changed the thinking of ancient Greeks. They made them question their own beliefs, and made them think harder about who you were. They believed that people could use the powers of the mind and reason to understand basic beliefs.
Socrates
This is Socrates. He challenged the values of Athens by asking questions that made them question their beliefs, and discussing wisdom and goodness. His most important lesson was know thyself.
The Arts
Visual and Dramatic Art
Athenians were the first people to know how to write dramas. Among the city's greatest achievements were plays written and produced in the 400's B.C. during the Golden Age. Some of the most famous Greek plays were tragedies. In most plays, the author used the chorus to give background information, comment on the events, or praise the gods.
The Parthenon
This magnificent building brought Greek architecture to it's highest point. The temple was made for the goddess Athena. The temple was made form fine marble. Rows of columns surrounded it on all four sides. Within the Columns was a room that held the statue of Athena, made of wood, ivory, and gold. The statue rose 40 feet, as high as a four story building. This beautiful monument reflects the goals of the Greek art.
The History of Greece
I enjoyed learning about how the 12 Olympians played such a big role in the ancient Greek's lives, and how the Greek's took upon them to pray, sacrifice, or give things to the many different types of Gods.
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