1. Golden Age of Greece

2. Peloponnesian War3. Rise of Alexander

We cultivate the mind, we are lovers of the beautiful,

yet simple in our tastes!!

Pericles

AthensGolden Age of Greece

Age of Pericles

Advancements in architecture, drama, philosophy

Delian League (Alliance of Athenian allies)Money used to rebuild AthensAthens forced all to stay in League

Peloponnesian League (Allies with Sparta)Enemy of Athens

Greek Advancements

ParthenonParthenon

PhilosophersFocused on Ethics and Behavior

SocratesQuestioned people to inspire debate

Socratic Method:KNOW YOURSELF

PlatoEmphasized the importance of reason.

People should do work for which they are best suited.

AristotleClassified and grouped important facts

Studied numerous areas of knowledge and wrote about them

Suspicious of democracy (checks and balances)

Teacher of AlexanderThe Great

Peloponnesian War 27 years of warAthens: Geographical Disadvantage

Strong NavySparta inland

Sparta Invades AthensAllies itself with PersiaPericles allows people into city: Plague Breaks!

Sparta Captures AthensStrips Athens of navy and empire

Macedonia

Phillip II of MacedoniaGreece

Weakened by Peloponnesian War

Took Control of GreeceDiplomacy: threats and briberyForce: conquer through battle

GREECE FINALLY UNITED (lose freedom)

“Alexander the Great”

“Alexander the Great”Alexander

Student of AristotleExperienced soldierLearned from Aristotle

Age Twenty Conquered MediterraneanNever lost a battle

Died Suddenly: Unknown FeverLeft empire to “the strongest”Generals divided up the empire

Alexander’s Empire

Lasting LegacySpread of Greek Culture

Alexander founded new cities (70)

Greek moved into new cities

Hellenistic: Blending of Greek Ideals

Laws, justice, government

RomeEmerges as most powerful nation