World History Pre-AP – Duez NAME________________________________ PD:

Chapter 4 “Ancient Greece & Alexander the Great” Time: 2 Weeks

Big Ideas:
1. The geography of the Greek Islands led to the formation of tightly controlled city-state units where unique
cultures flourished and democracy was born.
2. In Athens, leadership shifted between reform-minded aristocrats and tyrants, until land reform and an assembly
served as the foundations of Athenian democracy.
3. The Greek religion focused on performing rituals to gain the favor of the Greek gods. To learn the will of the gods,
Greeks made use of oracles.
4. During the Hellenistic Era, Greek colonies thrived in Southwest Asia, and important works of science, philosophy,
art, and architecture were produced throughout the Hellenistic world.
Student-Friendly Learning Target Statements
• Understand the geography of Ancient Greece and how it impacted the
Knowledge development of the civilization.
Targets • Explain the parts and functions of an Ancient Greek city-state
Acropolis Agora Polis
“What I need to know!”
Tholos Mycenaens Helots
Hoplites Phalanx Pedagogue
Rituals Ephors Oracle

• Compare and contrast the culture and lifestyle of Athens and Sparta. If you had
Reasoning a choice between the two, where would you want to live? Explain your answer.
Targets
Cleisthenes Oligarchy Pericles
“What I can do with
what I know.” Solon Epic Poems Arete
Democracy

• Explain Homer’s impact on Greek civilization.

• Compare the roles of women in different Greek city-states.
• Describe what constitutes a “Spartan” lifestyle.
Skill • Explain and describe the impact of the cultural contributions of Ancient Greece on the
Targets
modern world.
“What I can • How have the ideas of Greek philosophers and educators impacted the development of
demonstrate.” Western Civilization and life in America today?
Socrates Thucydides Aristotle
Stoicism Homer Ostracism
Plato Sophocles Philosophy
Product Hellenistic Era Alexander the Great Philip II
Targets
Debate in class with Philosophical Chairs and write a reflection about:
“What I can make to
show my learning.” Where would you rather live? The Democracy of Athens? Or the
military oligarchy of Sparta?

Questions from Chapter 4: Quiz is on Friday, October 16th

Due on Tuesday, Oct. 13th 6. R.C. Pg. 122 Test is on Tuesday, October 20th
*1. R.C. Pg. 111 *dates are always subject to chage.
*7. R.C. Pg. 124
*2. R.C. Pg. 113 8. #6 on Pg. 125
*3. R.C. Pg. 120 *9. R.C. #1 Pg. 132 Project for the 2nd six week’s period: We will be working on the
4. #4 on page 120 Video Project. Check out this blog for examples:
5. #8 on page 120 10. R.C. #2 Pg. 132 http://videoproject09.blogspot.com