greek civilization. greece in 499 b.c.. the greek civilization fell under attack by the persians ...
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In 499 B.C.. The Greek civilization fell under attack by the Persians Persians controlled a vast empire
City-states unite to try and fight off the Persians Athens was at the center of the attack
Athenians hold off Persians, and eventually win the war (300)
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After the Persian Wars, Greek civilization thrives
Pericles develops a direct democracy Citizens have direct say in governmental affairs
Council of 500 Courts and juries set up Ostracism
• Could vote out a member of society
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Peloponnesian War Other City-states resent the power of Athens Led by Sparta, Athens is attacked
Peloponnesian League After a 27 year War, Sparta eventually wins Athens remains the cultural center of Greece
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Greek Philosophers change the way we think Questioned many accepted ideas
Socrates Socratic Method- questioned what was known
Sought truth and self knowledge Put on trial for corrupting the youth of Athens
Sentenced to death
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Plato Student of Socrates Questioned Democracy The Republic- Plato’s ideal state
Three classes• Workers produce• Soldiers defend• Philosophers rule
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Aristotle Student of Plato Studied all forms of government
Favored rule by a strong and virtuous ruler Questioned how people should live
Reason should be the guiding force for learning
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Architecture Tried to portray earth’s ideal form for object Showed perfect balance between harmony and
the order of the universe Parthenon
Art Lifelike and idealistic
Showed human beings in their most perfect form Pottery shows daily life