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The Golden Age of Greece
Pericles plan
– Introduced direct democracy
– Strengthen Athenian navy
– Build great buildings and sculptures to make Athens beautiful
Golden Age of Art and Architecture• Art– Giant sculptures– Emphasis on beauty of
humans• Architecture– Emphasis on balance,
harmony, and proportion– columns
Drama and History
• Tragedy: drama about hate, war, or betrayal
• Comedy: made fun of politicians and famous people
• History written by historians like
Thuycidides
Philosophers
• Socrates– “Socratic Method”: question
students– Examine your beliefs and
morality– Quote: “There is only one
good-knowledge; and there is only one evil-ignorance.”
– Sentenced to death for corrupting youth of Athens
Philosophers
• Plato– Student of Socrates– Wrote book The
Republic– Ideal political society
• Farmers and artisans• Warriors• Rulers: philosopher/kings
Philosophers
• Aristotle– Student of Plato– Explained nature in the
world– Wrote books about
psychology, physics, biology, and logic
– Basis for Scientific Method
Greek Philosophy: summarize the ideas of the following philosophers:
Begin reading on page 138…Sophists:Socrates:Aristotle:Plato:The Stoics (pg148)The Epicureans (pg148)Which of these philosophers do you most agree with? Explain why.
Alexander the Great
• Greece weakened by Peloponnesian Wars
• Alexander took control of Greece after death of his father
• Assembled large army and began the spread of Hellenistic (Greek) culture
Alexander’s Empire• Spread Greek ideas and language to Egypt, Persian
Empire, and to India• Fought 11 years, then soldiers refused• Merger of Greek and Persian culture emerged
Hellenistic Culture in Alexandria
• Trade and cultural center– Trade ships from around the
Mediterranean– Cultural diversity– Beauty of Alexandria
• Wide streets• Palaces• Statues of Greek gods• Lighthouse by the harbor• Museum and library
Ancient Mediterranean