History

History Order Description Part 1: The Real Story of the Ancient Greek Games: Website Analysis "It's easy to assume that the ancient Olympic Games were different, that ancient Greek athletes were pure in mind and body, that they trained and competed for no other reason than the love of physical exercise, fair competition and to honor their gods. But is this really true? No." Task: For this Activity, please explore The Real Story of the Ancient Greek Games website using this link/address: https://www.penn.museum/sites/olympics/olympicintro.shtml (Links to an external site.) Take your time and explore this site carefully. Note the several links under the image of the two wrestlers on the homepage. These links take you to the following subtopics: the games, athletes, women, politics, and commercialism. For this Activity, visit all of these pages on the website. Then, in your own words, please answer the following questions for the first part of your Initial Post (due before Friday ends): 1. List three parts, themes, or topics on this website that you feel are significant and interesting -- both. 2. Next, taking the three parts, topics, or themes separately, discuss at some length why you feel each one is significant. Write more here, not less -- and draw on information presented on the website. 3. How does this website specifically link to our Sherman textbook? Give two ways and discuss each at length. Make significant connections and argue why they are important. 4.What further questions do you still have? Part 2: Greek Mythology: Website Analysis "Welcome to the Theoi Project, a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. The aim of the project is to provide a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion." Task: Please explore this Greek Mythology website at the link above. https://www.theoi.com/ (Links to an external site.) Take your time and explore this site carefully. The quality of your answers will depend on how well you absorb the knowledge presented on this website. Then, in your own words, please answer the following questions in your Initial Post (due before Thursday ends): 5. List three parts, themes, or topics on this website that you feel are significant and interesting -- both. 6. Next, taking the three parts, topics, or themes separately, defend at some length why you feel each topic or themes or part is significant. Write more here, not less -- and draw on information presented on the website.