#6 Alexander The Great

Read throught these short explanations of Alexander's life- prepare for discussion in class.
Bring at least five interesting facts to share.

http://www.boisestate.edu/courses/westciv/alexander/

View short film on Alexander's life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQfBinQwPGs

#5- The Peloponnesian War

Read the following and answer the questions below. This is due on Wednesday. Be prepared to discuss.

http://www.livius.org/pb-pem/peloponnesian_war/peloponnesian_war.html

1. What was the Peloponnesian War? (Intro)
2. List two causes of the war.
3. What devastated Athens in 430 BC?
4. Describe what happened to the Athenians at Sicily.
5. How did Lysander gain victory for Sparta?
6. What was the final defeat and results of the war?

#4: Pericles and the Golden Age

Read the following site on Pericles (there are six small pages to click on- black dots at top). Afterwards, watch five minute video on Athenian architecture. Write a one paragraph explanation on why the Age of Pericles is also called the Golden Age of Ancient Greece. THIS IS DUE ON FRIDAY (not Wednesday)!! Due Monday for White day classes!

http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/htmlver/characters/f_pericles.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQbbct8dVfw

Blog #3: Athens & Sparta, a comparison

Go to the following website. Scroll down to the chart that compares Athens and Sparta in a variety of ways (Politically, socially, economically, etc.). Familiarize yourself with the similarities and differences as you will use this chart to do a project next week. There is no writing exercise with this blog.

http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/educational/lesson1.html

Blog #2 Early Reformers of Athens

Read about these four reformers of Ancient Greece.
http://hsc.csu.edu.au/ancient_history/historical_periods/greece/greek_world/Cleisthenes.htm

1. What is a reformer? (when talking about society)
2. What needs reform in Athens during the 6th century B.C.?
3. Describe what Draco, Solon, Peisistratus and Cleisthenes did to reform Athens.
***Be prepared to discuss in class!!