Achievements of the Ancient Greeks

Introduction

In the heart of the Mediterranean, along the banks of the Aegean Sea, the tiny city-states of Greece developed as one of the dominate cultures of the ancient world. At their height, the city-states of Ancient Greece was the center of learning and culture. So great were there achievements that they went on to influence later civilizations, including our own. This webquest will navigate you through the major contributions of the Greek world.

Task

Read the information regarding the achievements of the Ancient Greeks and answer the questions in the google document (link below). After you evaluate the achievements choose which one you think is the most important and write one paragraph

Process

PHILOSOPHY:

Website: http://www.yourdiscovery.com/greece/philosophy/index.shtml

  • Who were the most influential philosophers in the Greek world? Summarize the contributions of each. 

ART AND ARCHITECTURE

Greek Architecture

 Website:  http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Art/

  • What were the three different architectural orders in Ancient Greece?  Describe and draw a picture of each one
  • What were the Parthenon and the Acropolis?
  • How would you describe Ancient Greek architecture?  Where do we see its influence in our society?

Greek Art

Website: http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Sculpture/

What materials did Greek artists use to create sculpture?

How did Ancient Greek art influence the world?

What was depicted in Greek Art?

Scroll down the page, describe the art you see.

Theater

Website:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/arts_and_theatre/

(Also click the what were Greek plays like button)

  • Describe the major components of Greek plays.
  • What types of plays were performed? Describe them.
  • What does this tell us about Ancient Greek society?
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