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The First Olympics!!!-The first day of the Olympics was reserved for sacrifices to the gods.-On the second day, foot-races were held. The most respected event was the foot-race of about 220 yards.-On other days, wrestling and boxing were staged. Horse racing was restricted to the wealthy because horses were expensive to purchase.-The pentathalon tested all-around strength. The pentathalon included five events: a 200-yard (180 meters) sprint, the long jump, wrestling, javelin and discus.Our Olympics!! Scavenger hunt!!-Today we will simulate the first Olympics by have a scavenger hunt (race) to find information about Greece scattered around the room. You must get all the answers correct to win!-Before you are allowed to get out of your desk you must make one basket with a paper ball, it you miss Mr. Davis will toss you another ball.Section 1!History1-The games dated from 776 BC., and reached their height in the 4th and 5th centuries BC. In AD 393, they were ended by Christian Byzantine emperor Theodosius I. It was not until 1896 that the modern Olympics were staged again, and they have been repeated every four years with the exception of 1916 (World War I), 1940 and 1944 (World War II).2-Greece is a rocky peninsula with lots of mountains. Few crops can grow in its stony soil. But Greece is surrounded by water, which is its greatest natural resource. Ancient Greeks depended on the sea for fishing and trade.3-As their population grew, ancient Greeks formed city-states. A city-state had a central city called a polis. Each city-state had its own form of government and laws. All the city-states shared a common language, religion, and way of life.4-Three kinds of government were common in the Greek city-states. In an oligarchy, a few powerful and wealthy people ruled. Other city-states were ruled by a single person who took control against the wishes of the people. This kind of government is called a tyranny. Some city-states were democracies. In a democracy, people take part in their own government.5-Two of the most important city-states were Athens and Sparta. Athens, located in the center of the Greek Peninsula, was a democracy. Sparta was in the southern part of the Greek Peninsula. It was an oligarchy ruled by two kings.6-The ancient Greeks were known for their great literature, learning, and architecture. Plays are among the finest pieces of literature from ancient Greece. Some modern operas and films are based on these plays.7-Ancient Greece had several important thinkers called philosophers. Socrates was a well-known philosopher. He taught about knowledge, friendship, and justice. Section 2!MapSection 3!TimelineTimeline for Ancient GreeceThe Bronze Age 3000 - 11001. 2,000 - 1,700B.C. – Mycenaeans enter mainland Greece2. 1400 B.C. – The rise of Mycenaean naval strength3. 1250 B.C. – Decline and eclipse of Mycenaean civilization4. 1200 B.C. – Trojan war begins5. 1184 B.C. –City of Troy falls to the Greeks under AgamemnonThe Dark Age 1100 – 700 B.C.1. 1100 B.C. – End of Mycenaean age and civilization. Monarchies rule early city states2. 1000 B.C. – Greek colonization of eastern coasts of Aegean.3. 900 B.C. – Dorian migration to the Aegean islands, Asia Minor and thePeloponnesus5. 850 B.C. – Homer composes The Iliad and The Odyssey6. 790 B.C. – Greek trading settlement at Al Mina in Syria7. 776 B.C. – First recorded Olympic games held8. 750 B.C. – Greek colonies established in southern Italy & Sicilya. Invention of Greek alphabetb. Homeric poems recorded in writingc. Geometric pottery createdArchaic Period 700 – 480B.C.1. 650 B.C. – Earliest Lyric Poets2. 630 B.C. – Lyric poet Sappho born in LesbosArchaic Period 700 – 480B.C.3. 625 B.C. – Thales, Greek mathematician and founder of geometry born in Miletos4. 569 B.C. – Pythagoras, Greek mathematician and discover of Pythagorean Theorem is born in Samos5. 594 B.C. – Solon replaces the Draconian law in Athens and lays the foundation for Democracy; he also introduces Athens to the first coinage and a system of weights and measuresClassical Period 480 – 323 B.C.1. 479 B.C. – Greeks defeat Persian army at the Battle of Plateae2. 470 B.C. – Socrates, Greek Philosopher is born3. 460 B.C. – Perikles leads Athens through its "Golden Era" (ca. 460-429)4. 449 B.C. –Construction of Parthenon begins on the Acropolis5. 446 B.C. – Thirty-year peace treaty between Athens and Sparta 6. 430 B.C. – Plague in Athens7. 427 B.C. – Plato, Greek philosopher is born8. 418 B.C. – Athenians resume war, Spartans defeat Athens at Mantinea9. 404 B.C. – Athens surrenders to Sparta and is ruled by 30 Tyrants10. 403 B.C. – Democracy restored in Athens 28. 399 B.C. – Trial and execution of Socrates11. 384 B.C. – Aristotle, Greek philosopher and naturalist, is born12. 336 B.C. – Alexander the Great becomes king of Macedonia13. 334 – 326B.C. – The armies of Alexander invade Asia and conquer from Egypt to India, establishing Alexandrian Empire14. 323 B.C. – Alexander the Great diesHellenistic Period 323 – 146B.C.1. 300 B.C. – Ptolemy I founds museum in Alexandria2. 287 B.C. – Archimedes, Greek mathematician and engineer is born in Syracuse3. 279 B.C. – Invasion of Greece by Celts4. 146 B.C. –Rome invades Greece and rules from then onSection 4!InventionsAncient Greek Inventions #1 - Alarm clockThe first alarm clock was conceptualized in ancient Greece. It was thought up by Ctesibus, a Hellenistic engineer and inventor. During those days, time was usually indicated using a water clock. Ctesibus then used an elaborate system comprised of dropping pebbles on to a gong to make a sound. This sound was set to happen at specific time intervals, giving rise to a rather crude yet effective version of the modern alarm clock.Ancient Greek Inventions #2 - OdometersOdometers are measuring tools that help quantify distance. They were originally used to figure out how much distance has already been travelled by a vehicle. Ancient Greek Inventions #3 - ThermometerThe thermometer is constantly being used for a wide array of needs today from health care to chemistry. The original technology behind it is quite old, dating back almost 2,000 years ago. It was the Greeks of Alexandria that first figured out how air expands when exposed to high temperatures.Ancient Greek Inventions #4 - MapsIt seems logical nowadays to always have a map leading you from one spot to another but in the old days, the concept wasn't as prevalent. Before the ancient Greeks introduced maps, guides were vague, prone to mistakes and misinterpretations, and mostly written by sailors in a descriptive manner.It was the Greek Anaximander who conceptualized the idea of longitude and latitude to standardize land plotting. Other Greeks like Strabo and Eratosthenes further created maps spanning the world.Ancient Greek Inventions #5 - CraneThe crane was an important tool that is still being used today for construction purposes. Unlike the original Greek design, however, the modern crane is sturdier and capable of carrying heavier weight. The original concept the ancient Greeks came up with, didn’t change—an elongated item was attached to ropes that help hoist up heavy objects for building. Ancient Greeks Inventions #6 - CannonBelieve it or not, the ancient Greeks had a significant part in the development of cannons, or at least the concept behind them, for use at war. The old Greek cannons operated through compressed air, launching projectiles to a target. Section 5!PeopleGreek PhilosophersSocrates?- First of the great Greek Philosophers. He is considered by many to be the founder of Western philosophy.Plato?- Student of Socrates. He wrote many dialogues using Socrates as a major character. He also founded the Academy in Athens.Aristotle?- Student of Plato. Aristotle was a philosopher and scientist. He was interested in the physical world. He was also teacher to Alexander the Great.Greek PoetsHomer?- Homer was the most famous of the Greek epic poets. He wrote the epic poems the?Iliadand the?Odyssey.Pindar?- Pindar is considered the greatest of the nine lyric poets of Ancient Greece. He is most known today for his odes.Sappho?- One of the great lyric poets, she wrote romantic poetry that was very popular in her day.Greek ScientistsArchimedes?- He is considered one of the great mathematicians and scientists in history. He made many discoveries both in math and physics including many inventions.Aristarchus?- An astronomer and mathematician, Aristarchus was the first to put the sun at the center of the known universe rather than the Earth.Greek ScientistsEuclid?- The Father of Geometry, Euclid wrote a book called?Elements, likely the the most famous mathematical textbook in history.Hippocrates?- A scientist of medicine, Hippocrates is called the Father of Western Medicine. Doctors still take the Hippocratic Oath today.Pythagoras?- A scientist and philosopher, he came up with the Pythagorean Theorem still used today in much of geometry.Greek LeadersAlexander the Great?- Often called the greatest military commander in history, Alexander expanded the Greek empire to its greatest size, never losing a battle.Cleisthenes?- Called the Father of Athenian Democracy, Cleisthenes helped to reform the constitution so the democracy could work for all.Demosthenes?- A great statesman, Demosthenes was considered the greatest orator (speech giver) of Greek times.Draco?- Famous for his Draconian law that made many offences punishable by death.Pericles?- A leader and statesman during the golden age of Greece. He helped democracy to flourish and led great building projects in Athens that still survive today. ................
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