1. golden age of greece 2. peloponnesian war 3. rise of alexander
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1. Golden Age of Greece
2. Peloponnesian War3. Rise of Alexander
We cultivate the mind, we are lovers of the beautiful,
yet simple in our tastes!!
Pericles
AthensGolden Age of Greece
Age of Pericles
Advancements in architecture, drama, philosophy
Delian League (Alliance of Athenian allies)Money used to rebuild AthensAthens forced all to stay in League
Peloponnesian League (Allies with Sparta)Enemy of Athens
Greek Advancements
ParthenonParthenon
PhilosophersFocused on Ethics and Behavior
SocratesQuestioned people to inspire debate
Socratic Method:KNOW YOURSELF
PlatoEmphasized the importance of reason.
People should do work for which they are best suited.
AristotleClassified and grouped important facts
Studied numerous areas of knowledge and wrote about them
Suspicious of democracy (checks and balances)
Teacher of AlexanderThe Great
Peloponnesian War 27 years of warAthens: Geographical Disadvantage
Strong NavySparta inland
Sparta Invades AthensAllies itself with PersiaPericles allows people into city: Plague Breaks!
Sparta Captures AthensStrips Athens of navy and empire
Macedonia
Phillip II of MacedoniaGreece
Weakened by Peloponnesian War
Took Control of GreeceDiplomacy: threats and briberyForce: conquer through battle
GREECE FINALLY UNITED (lose freedom)
“Alexander the Great”
“Alexander the Great”Alexander
Student of AristotleExperienced soldierLearned from Aristotle
Age Twenty Conquered MediterraneanNever lost a battle
Died Suddenly: Unknown FeverLeft empire to “the strongest”Generals divided up the empire
Alexander’s Empire
Lasting LegacySpread of Greek Culture
Alexander founded new cities (70)
Greek moved into new cities
Hellenistic: Blending of Greek Ideals
Laws, justice, government
RomeEmerges as most powerful nation