Unit 3: Classical Civilizations- Homework Tasks
Task A:
-Read and take notes on Athens OR Sparta (you and partner decide)—1-2 bullet points per paragraph in your notes!
(Athens-pg. 128-129/Sparta-pg. 129-131)
DUE: Friday, 09/28
Task B:
-Read about the Persian Wars (p. 131-133). Write a paragraph (5-6 sentences) explaining the causes and effects of
this war, including who was involved, who won, and when. Your paragraph MUST include the following terms:
phalnx, Marathon, Athens, Pheidippedes, Thermopylae, Salamis, Xerxes, Delian League
DUE: Monday, 10/01
Task C:
-Read Chapter 5, Section 4, Alexander’s Empire. Then complete #1-8 on page 145
DUE: Thursday, 10/04
Unit 3: Classical Civilizations Study Guide
-Why did the Zhou Dynasty fall?
-What were the 3 major philosophies created in China during this time?
-For each of the philosophies, be able to discuss…
-founder
-basic beliefs about people
-relationship between government and the people
-What philosophy did the Qin Dynasty use to unify China?
-What was life like under the Qin Dynasty? What about achievements for China?
-How did geography shape life in Greece?
-What is a city-state? What were the famous Greek city-states?
-What was the difference between a polis and acropolis?
-Define and understand the following terms about Greek political structure and government…
-monarchy
-aristocracy
-oligarchy
-tyrant
-democracy
-What were the similarities and differences between Athens and Sparta?
-What were the causes and effects of the Persian Wars? (When? Who? Why? How? Key leaders?)
-What were the Peloponnesian Wars? Why do they matter?
-Who was Pericles and why is he important to Greek culture and history?
-What were the ideas behind Greek classical art?
-Why is Thucydides so important?
-How did the Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle relate to one another? How were they different?
-Where did Alexander the Great come from? Who was Philip II?
-How did Alexander take over the Persians and India?
-What was Alexander’s legacy?
-How has Hellenism affected our world today?
Skills:
- Identify the following on a map…
o Continents
o Oceans
o Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea
o China, India, Greece
- Century-year conversions
- Primary vs. Secondary sources
World HistorySeptember 2012
Unit 3:
Classical
Civilizations
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Essential Questions
1. How did the chaos of the
Classical Age lead to the
formation of very different
philosophical responses?
2. How did democracy begin in
Ancient Greece and what were
its advantages and
disadvantages?
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Qin China and
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Intro to Greece
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Athens and Sparta
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HW: Task A
HW: Task B
No
School!
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Wars in Ancient
Greece
Why It Matters…
Quinlan– WH (CP)
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Whenever large numbers of
people live together, systems
are created to keep order. How
are these systems created?
What are the different ways
that a society can be organized?
We will learn how different
cultures responded to the
threat of chaos by creating
philosophies which still
influence us today.
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Golden Age of
Greece
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HW: Task C
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No School!
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Alexander the
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HW: Study!
HW: Study for Essay
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Unit 3: MC Exam
Unit 3
In-Class Essay
Homework Tasks are on the back side of this sheet!
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