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Unit 3-Classical Civilizations
Content Pack 2-Greece B
READ PAGES: 136-149
To complete this content packet, students must: 1. define ALL of the vocabulary terms, 2. answer ALL scaffolding questions, and 3. complete one of the essays assigned. The vocabulary and essay must be completed on SEPARATE SHEETS OF PAPER. Vocabulary must be handwritten. Staple or paperclip additional prior to handing in this assignment.
***Students will have a vocabulary quiz at least 3 days prior to the content packet due date.***
Important Vocabulary:
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125. drama
126. tragedy
127. comedy
128. philosophers
129. Socrates
130. Plato
131. Aristotle
132. The Republic
133. Parthenon
134. Philip II
135. Macedonia
136. Alexander the Great
137. Darius III
138. Ptolemy
139. Hellenistic
140. Alexandria
141. Aristarchus
142. Eratosthenes
143. Claudius Ptolemy
144. Hipparchus
145. Euclid
146. Archimedes
147. Pythagoras
148. Epicurus
149. Colossus of Rhodes
150. Nike of Samothrace
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Scaffolding 1- 5.3 – Democracy & Greece’s Golden Age (136-141)
A. How might Greek plays have been expressions of civic pride?
B. Why would philosophers question traditional beliefs in the period during and after the Peloponnesian Wars? Cite examples.
Scaffolding 2- 5.4 – Alexander’s Empire (142-145)
C. How did the Peloponnesian War pave the way for Philip’s conquest of Greece?
D. How did Alexander’s empire promote diversity?
Scaffolding 3- The Spread of Hellenistic Culture (146-149)
E. Why were astronomy, math, and physics promoted in Alexandria during the Hellenistic period?
F. What were some of the main achievements of scientists during the Hellenistic period?
Essay 1: Evaluation- How does the trial and death of Socrates reflect upon Athenian democracy? Cite examples.
Essay 2: Synthesizing- How is the modern United States much like the Mediterranean region during the Hellenistic period?
Essay 3: Forming & Supporting Opinions- Which of Alexander’s conquests do you think was the most significant? Why?
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