Ancient GreeceAncient Greece

HistoryHistory

I. 800 BCE: Emergence of Greek City States I. 800 BCE: Emergence of Greek City States from tribal communitiesfrom tribal communitiesII. City states included Athens & Megara on II. City states included Athens & Megara on the Greek mainland the Greek mainland III. 800-500 BCE: The Peloponnesian cities of III. 800-500 BCE: The Peloponnesian cities of Sparta, Corinth & Argos emergeSparta, Corinth & Argos emergeIV. Of the city states Athens & Sparta were IV. Of the city states Athens & Sparta were the most important & became rivalsthe most important & became rivalsV. Between 500-400 BCE there was a battle V. Between 500-400 BCE there was a battle for supremacy for supremacy

Map of Ancient GreeceMap of Ancient Greece Athens, Megara, Sparta, Argos, Corinth and Athens, Megara, Sparta, Argos, Corinth and

OlympiaOlympia

Polis DescriptionsPolis Descriptions

ArgosArgos Strengths: Agriculture, art, sculpture & Strengths: Agriculture, art, sculpture &

dramadrama Weakness- Fears Sparta’s military strengthWeakness- Fears Sparta’s military strength

CorinthCorinth Strengths: Located at the entrance to the

pass, trade & harbor Weakness: Can be attacked because of

harbor

Polis DescriptionsPolis Descriptions

AthensAthens Strengths: Education, democracy, Strengths: Education, democracy,

dominates mainland, strong navydominates mainland, strong navy Weakness- Fears Sparta’s military strengthWeakness- Fears Sparta’s military strength

MegaraMegara Strengths: Located at the entrance to the

pass, trade & harbor Weakness: Fears Athens policy of

expansion

Polis DescriptionsPolis Descriptions

SpartaSparta Strengths: Powerful military, wants to Strengths: Powerful military, wants to

dominate Peloponnesian peninsuladominate Peloponnesian peninsula Weakness- Other city states are afraid Weakness- Other city states are afraid

to make alliances with you.to make alliances with you.

Greek Polis SimulationGreek Polis Simulation Goal: As a Polis you want to GAIN CONTROL OF MOUNTAIN PASS Goal: As a Polis you want to GAIN CONTROL OF MOUNTAIN PASS

located between Corinth and Megara, however you will need to form located between Corinth and Megara, however you will need to form alliances- See map on handoutalliances- See map on handout

By controlling the pass you By controlling the pass you can control trade and can control trade and strengthen your alliances.strengthen your alliances.

During the debate the aim During the debate the aim is to create an alliance with is to create an alliance with 2 or 3 of the other city 2 or 3 of the other city states.states.

During the debate you will During the debate you will be debating a number of be debating a number of proposals. However, you proposals. However, you will also have a chance to will also have a chance to “sell” your polis and explain “sell” your polis and explain why the other city states why the other city states should align with youshould align with you..

InstructionsInstructions

1. Review the location of the cities on the map you 1. Review the location of the cities on the map you labeled labeled

2. In your group read your Polis profile2. In your group read your Polis profile3. Discuss as a group why you would want to create an 3. Discuss as a group why you would want to create an

alliance with each polis & why you would not want alliance with each polis & why you would not want to create one. Decide who you would like to form to create one. Decide who you would like to form an alliance with… you may change your mind an alliance with… you may change your mind during the debate!during the debate!

4. Complete this information on your worksheet (pros 4. Complete this information on your worksheet (pros & cons). & cons).

5. Assign the following roles: artists, writers & 5. Assign the following roles: artists, writers & spokespersonspokesperson

7. The artists will create a poster, with your name, 7. The artists will create a poster, with your name, symbol & slogansymbol & slogan

8. The spokesperson & writers will create a short 8. The spokesperson & writers will create a short introductory speech on: who you are, why you introductory speech on: who you are, why you should control the pass, and who you feel would should control the pass, and who you feel would make the best alliancemake the best alliance

9. Remember none of the city states are strong 9. Remember none of the city states are strong enough to control the pass by themselves! enough to control the pass by themselves!