Day 2 of Paper

Today in class, we worked on our Google document. We need about 300 more words. Hopefully it wont be that hard. Tucker made up the work that he missed by working very hard today and completing a lot of the work. We still have 2 more days to do this so we will probably get it done. Hopefully everything goes well this week!

Second Day on the Research Paper

Wow! we got a lot done today while missing Tucker because he had to go to his sisters ring ceremony. My and Immnauel got the whole paper almost finished! I'm glad we had the first mod in Western Civilization because our class had the most time to complete the paper. Anyways, we have 3 more days to complete this assignment which is more than enough. So hopefully, everybody is back healthy and ready to get this paper done on Monday!

First Day on the Paper

Today, in class we had a sub (Mr. Fabs). Basically Mr.Schick gave us an assignment to do while he was gone and we started it. Honestly, its pretty hard to do with 3 people because the document lags but its whatever. There was a lot of crazy-acting people today because, i guess everyone was pretty excited for something. Anyways Immannuel, Tucker, and I started the first 3 paragraphs. We focused on the first paragraph today though mostly. Some group did a lot of work, others did none, and others did average. I cant wait to finish up this paper to get a great grade!

More Greek Notes 3/25/15

Today in class we took more notes...

• Gods and Goddesses
• What is unique about the Greek's relationship with their Gods is the interaction with humans.
• Poseidon (God of sea) interfered with Odysseus trying to return home.
• Aphrodite (goddess of love) had lovers of both Gods and men.
• Dionysus (God of wine) was son of Zeus and of Semele (A human princess)
• and on and on and on.
• Who's who in the Pantheon
• Zeus- ruler of heaven and earth; father of Athena; god of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice.
• Had a temper and was known to hurl thunderbolts.
• Athena
• Goddess of wisdom, skill, warfare (and peace), intelligence battle strategy, and handicrafts.
• She was born from Zeus' head fully formed and armored.
• A special patron of heroes- such as Odysseus.
• She was the patron of Athens (city was named after her).
• Just a Few of the Many Gods
• Apollo- God of music, arts, knowledge, healing.
• Zeus was his father, Artemis was his twin sister.
• He associated with the sun, his sister with the moon.
• Poseidon- God of sea, rivers, floods, earthquakes.
• Brother of Zeus, king of the sea and waters.
• Aphrodite- Goddess of love, beauty, desire, sexuality.
• Her lovers included Ares (God of war), Adonis (demi-God of desire), and Anchises (A mortal who fathered a baby).
• Demeter- Goddess of grain, harvest, agriculture.
• Zeus's sister.
• The Fighting Spartans
• Greeks were certainly a warlike people- especially the Spartans.
• Spartans were known for their tough ruthless infantry; soldiers who fought on land. 
• Spartan boys trained from the time they were 7 years of age.
• A Naval Power
• Athens had a great infantry, too, but nothing could come compare with their navy.
• Their most effective weapon was the trireme.
• A technological marvel.
• Fastest ship in the world at the time.
• Rowed by up to 170 men on 3 levels.
• Could be used as a battering ram.
• Agile; fast.
• The Phalanx
• Close-rank, dense grouping of warriors.
• Armed with long spears and interlocking shields.
• Soldiers would advance slowly toward the enemy until they broke through their ranks.
• Socrates
• Looked to science and logic (not the mythological gods) for explanations of how the world worked.
• The Socratic method fostered critical thinking.
• "The unexamined life is not worth living,"
• Socrates was charged with serious crimes
• 1. Impiety (disrespecting the Gods).
• 2. Corrupting the youth of Athens.
• At his trial, he described himself as a stinging gadfill and Athens as a lazy old horse.
• Did not deny what he had done; asked for free diners.
• Found guilty by an Athenian jury, and sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock (nasty way to go). 

Explaining the Google Document

Today in class, Mr.Schick explained the essay we had to write which is 100 points. I think its gonna be tough but its whatever. I'm not going to wait till last minute like sometimes. Hopefully everyone in our group contributes to this essay, unlike the Google slides assignment. Mr.Schick explained what size font, what font, what margins, and what spacing to use for the document. He also explained that you have to watch a 2 hour long video about Ancient Greece. It is important to watch it because some of it will be on the test and it summarizes basically all of the Ancient Greek culture and history. I'm probably going to start working on this tomorrow so i can relax over the weekend :).

Presentations

Yesterday in class, we presented our Google slides presentation of Pericles and the Golden Age of Greece. I think we did great on it. We explained the Google slides presentation thoroughly and moved at a reasonable pace. I thought some of the groups did well also and some... eh didn't do so well. But that's all up to Mr.Schick. I'm pretty sure we got an A, but if we didn't ill be surprised. Basically Tucker and I did most of the work. Immanuel came in later in the week because of basketball so it was hard for him to catch up. He could of payed a little more attention though during the week.  PS to day was my birthday which was cool :)

More Ancient Greece Notes

Next in Line

• With Hippias gone, Isagoras and Cleisthenes (both were aristocrats), engaged in a powerful struggle.
• Isagoras had support from some fellow aristocrats , plus from Sparta.
• Cleisthenes had support of the majority of Athenians.
• Isagoras Wins 
• He ostracizes Cleisthenes.
• Cleisthenes supporters- and the ordinary Athenian citizens- revolt against Isagoras tyranny.
• They trapped Isagoras on the acropolis for 2 days. On the 3rd day he fled and was banished.
• 508 BCE! YES!
• Cleisthenes and Democracy
• Cleisthenes- definitely a member of the elite,
• Very rich.
• Insulated from the "Hoi Polloi" (means regular folks).
• A crafty politician.
• Cleisthenes and the people basically invented democracy. 

More Greek Notes 3/18/15

We took more notes on Ancient Greece....

• Transformation of Government
• During the 6th and 7th centuries BCE, aristocrats ran the show in most of Greece.
• Rich people held much more influence in society, and held much more governmental power , than the middle class or the poor.
• Aristocracy
• Aristocracy is ruled by aristocrats.
• They attended symposiums, meetings where the elite men would enjoy wine and poetry, performances by dancers and acrobats, and the company of hetaeras (courtesans) while discussing politics. 
• An Exclusive Club
• No women (except the entertainment)
• No middle class.
• No slaves.
• Sometimes, even certain aristocrats (who didn't have the right connections or who fell out of favor were excluded).
• What to do if you're "on the outside".
• Tyrants Seize Control
• Sometimes aristocrats would form alliances with hoplites (well-armed soldiers), and set up an alternative form of government called a tyranny.
• Tyrant; Someone who rules outside the framework of the Polis.
• Modern meaning of tyrant; an abusive or oppressive ruler.
• The Greek meaning of tyrant; someone who simply seized power (usually with hoptile help)
• Clash of the Tyrants
• Hippias was a tyrant who ruled from 527 to 510 BCE.
• His brother was murdered, and his rule became harsh.
• Eventually he was expelled from Athens (ostracized).
• In revenge, he began working with the Persian King Darius I, helping them invade Athens.

2nd Day of working on our GoogleSlides

Today in class, Mr. Schick gave us the whole class time to work on our Google slides. We pretty much finished our presentation. We just have to fix up some things and we will be good to go. Today I-man came back. He helped a little by helping with the citations and helping me and Tucker out with our remaining slides. Although he didn't do the most he sure helped a little today.

Project Time

Today in class we had about an hour to work om our projects. Tucker and i worked really hard and got a lot accomplished. He worked on Golden Ages and i worked at Pericles most of the time. We then, switched slides and looked at them to correct them and analyze the bullet points. Hopefully Immanuel will come back to work on at least something because extra help wouldn't hurt. We got about 7 or 8 slides finished and hopefully we can finish early so we don't have to worry about completing it the night before it's due. I think what we have is solid and we can keep on building on this. I really like this assignment because hopefully it will bring my grade up and maybe get first honors?..

Schick's Class 3/12/15

Today in class, Mr.Schick gave us a huge assignment. We picked out of a hat to see what assignment we would get to do on Google slides. My partners are Tucker and Immanuel. I hope we all do work on the assignment instead of one person doing it all. I'm hoping we get a great grade on this so i can boost my grade up to a higher A so i feel more comfortable. He explained we have to write a paper about this to. I hate papers so much so when i heard this, i hated it. Anyways im really excited for these next weeks and then SPRING BREAK!

Number 5

Pericles and the Golden Age of Greece- Luke Strappelli and Tucker Bailey

2nd Day of Notes

Homer the Story Teller

• Greek oral Tradition- Stories passed on by word of mouth.
• Homer lived at the end of the "Greek Dark Ages."
• He composed stories of the Trojan war C. 750-700 BCE.
• The Iliad-probably one of the last last conquests of the Mycenaeans (The Trojan War).
• The Odyssey-Odysseus attempt to return home, being thwarted by the angry god of the sea, Poseidon. 
• The Odyssey was 12,110 lines of dactylic hexameter.
• Did Homer Exist?
• The "Homeric Question"- Homer may have been a mythical creation himself.
• A blind wandering minstrel; a heroic figure.
• Iliad and Odyssey may be the culmination of many generations of story telling.
• Or..... Homer actually existed and was just that awesome. 

Greek Notes

• Greece is called the world word.
• Mesopotamia/ Tigris and Euphrates River.
• Egypt/ Nile River.
• India/ Indus River.
• China/ Huang He River.
• Terra means "Earth".
• Medit=Middle.
• Mediterranean Sea is in the middle of the earth.
• Crete- Biggest island in Greece.
• Geography its Significance
• Greece is a mountainous peninsula.
• Mountains cover 3/4 of Greece.
• Approx 1400 islands in the Adriatic, Ionian, and Aegean Seas.
• This combination shaped Greece's culture. They had many skilled sailors and shipbuilders.
• They had poor/limited natural resources, so they needed to trade.
• It was difficult to unite Ancient Greeks because of the terrain.
• They developed small independent communities/city-states.
• Only about 20% is suitable for farming.
• Arable-good for farming.
• Greek diet consists of grains, grapes, and olives.
• Lack of resources most likely led to colonization. 
• 40 degree in winter. Low 80's in Summer.
• Mycenaeans
• Their influence began around 2000 BCE.
• Mycenae is located on a rocky ridge and protected by a 20 foot tall wall.
• Mycenaean's Kings dominated Greece from 1600-1200 BCE.
• Controlled trade in religion.
• 1400 BCE- Mycenaeans invaded Crete and absorbed Minoan culture and language. 
• Then a "Sea of People" and Dorians
• Around 1200 BCE the mysterious "Sea People" began to invade Mycenae and burnt palace after palace.
• Dorians moved into this war-torn region.
• Dorians were far less advanced.
• The trade based economy collapsed.
• Writing disappeared for 400 years.

All About Socrates

Socrates was a Greek philosopher and the man source of western thought. he was born circa 470 BC, in Athens Greece. His students Plato and Xenophon wrote of him. Socrates laid the groundwork for Western Systems of logic and philosophy. When the politics of Greece changed, he was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth and impiety. Socrates was the son of Sophroniscus, an Athenian stone mason and sculptor, and Phaenarete, a midwife. Its believed Socrates worked as a mason first then went to Philosophy later on. Socrates married Xanthippe, a younger woman. They had 3 sons together. By Athenian law, Socrates had to serve in the military. He was known for his courage in battle. he saved a famous Athenian general in battle. His name was Alcibiades. He was short and stocky with a snub nose and bulging eyes. He always emphasized the importance of the mind over the relative unimportance of the human body. He believed that philosophy should achieve practical results for the greater well-being of society. He attempted to establish an ethical system based on human reason rather than theological doctrine. After all of this the people turned on Socrates and convicted him on a vote of 280 to 281. He chose to die. They made him drink poison hemlock. He stated he wasn't afraid of death and he wanted to be a loyal citizen.

3/5/15 Cyber Day

The Temple of Apollo at Didyma- The Greeks built this temple around 300 BC in Didyma, Turkey. The design was known as dipteral which basically means two sets of columns surrounding the interior section of the Temple. The columns surrounded the statue of Apollo. The columns reached 64 feet high. The ruins suggest the former grandeur of the Ancient Temple.




The Acropolis- The Acropolis is a number of buildings built on a hill. The ones that are still alive today were built between 447-438 BC. The man who built this was the leader of Athens (Pericles). The building was built on 2 levels. The most important building of the Acropolis is the Pantheon. This temple was the storeroom and the home to the statue of Gods and Goddesses. 

 

Olympia- Olympia was on of the most important sanctuaries in Greece. This place was also the birthplace of the first Olympic Games. An important temple in Olympia is the temple of Zeus. In the middle there is a 12 meter high statue of Zeus. This was one of the 12 wonders of the ancient world. Part of this was built by Philip II, but was continued by his son Alexander the Great when his father passed. 

3/4/15

Today in class, I completed the Pyramid Challenge. It was pretty tough but i just went with my gut and it worked out. I obviously had some prior knowledge about Egypt, so that made the challenge a little but more easier. All of these people said it was hard but it was a good normal challenge to me. There's only like 2 i guessed on. The rest i thought u knew pretty well. Next up is the actual test. I have to study the notes on the prezi and hope for the best grade possible when i take the test (of course its a 100% that im looking for).

March 2nd Cyber Day: Ancient Greece

• Mesopotamia- located on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
• Egypt- Located on the Nile River.
• India- Located on the Indus River.
• China- Located on the Huang he River.
• The Mediterranean Basin is all the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
• It important in the understanding the origin and development of the cultures.
• Very mountainous edges on the basin.
• The significance of Greece's location is that is on the Mediterranean Sea, so trade, and other things they used water for was available to them at all times.
• Greece's topography is a very mountainous and there are many islands off of the mainland.
• They are surrounded by water of the Mediterranean Sea.
• Greece's surroundings include ,of course, the Mediterranean Sea, Turkey to the east, Italy to the west, Yugoslavia to the north, and Egypt (top of Africa) to the south.
• The Ionian Sea is between Italy and Greece.
• The Aegean Sea is between Turkey and Greece.
• The Adriatic sea is located Northwest of Greece.
• The island of Crete is located to the south on Greece.
• This would all affect the culture of Greece because they would probably be a successful place because they could trade with many other civilizations by sea and land. Also they could import materials to build great big statues.

The Ionian Sea is between Italy and Greece.

The Aegean Sea is between Turkey and Greece.

The Adriatic sea is located Northwest of Greece.

The island of Crete is located to the south on Greece.

The Mediterranean Sea is located mostly to the south of Greece.

Athens is located to the North of the Mediterranean Sea. There are some parts of Greece still to the west of Athena. Athena is located Northeast of Sparta. Sparta is located a little bit inland of Greece. Sparta is surrounded by water except part of the island to the North. Sparta is Southwest of Athena.