Athenian War and Athenian Values

Complete the assignment "Delian League" distributed in class.

If you have not done so, view these sections of the video; The Greeks: Crucible of Empire
Battle of Marathon: 54 min.
the Athenian's weapon: the trireme ship:  from 106 minutes
Battle of Salamis: 118 min.

Greek Arts: Pottery

Complete the assignment describing and evaluating Athenian pottery.  This is a fantastic opportunity to better understand the development of artistic ideals in Athens and attitudes that governed the Athenian empire.

Indo-Mediterranean Empires: Comparative Essay.

Complete the essay started in class.
A Day: Due Wednesday, November 19th.   B Day, Due Thursday, November 20th

Indo-Mediterranean Empires

1. Create a set of CHESS notes to compare three empires of the Indo-Mediterranean region.  You must include the Athenian and Persian empires and one more of your choice.

2. Create a parallel  timeline of four empires.  You must include the Mauryan, Athenian, Persian and one of your choice.

3. Create a map of one of the empires.

See the assignment page distributed in class for more details.

The Work of a Historian: Cyrus and the Jews

1. Read "Judaism", chapter 10, pages 307-312 and 317-320.  This section relates to the work on the Cyrus cylinder we did in class.
2. Summarize the core beliefs of the Jewish people as described on pages 307-312.
3. Define the concept of diaspora and the Diaspora described by the text, 317-320, and the Cyrus cylinder.

How to Rule as a Greek

1. Bring your textbook next lesson!
2. Compete the reading from Thomas Cahill Sailing the Wine Dark Sea, pages 114-119.
3. Complete the assignment: "How to Rule".

A Day: Due 11/12                 B Day: Due 11/17

Persians and Greeks

1. Create notes to describe the ancient Persians and Greeks using pages 134-151!
2. Bring your textbook to class next lesson.
3. Organize your notebook!  Expect a notebook check next week!

Americas: Unit Test Preparation

Prepare for a unit test on civilizations of the early Americas!
1. Locate all features and civilizations from our class maps.

2. Define and describe achievements, political qualities, religion, and cultural qualities of each large-scale civilization we have studied: Olmec, Maya, Mississippian (Cahokia), Anasazi.  Be able to identify the major achievements of the Inca and Aztec.

Cahokia Video Link

B Day Test on Thursday  A Day Test on Friday