Topic: History of Greece

Order Description History of Greece 1. The threat from Persia shaped the Greek world from 490 to the late 4th c. BC (300’s). What had Persia done to Greece? How had Greece responded? What happened to Greek internal relations as a result? 2. Discuss the writing of history and political literature. Explain at least TWO approaches to history writing that we have studied. What was the focus of each writer? Their purpose? 3. You are a member of Alexander the Great’s campaign. First, who are you (i.e. what role do you play in his campaign). Second, what is Alexander like? Do you like his leadership style? Third, now that you have conquered Persia, you must work with them closely. What do you tell a Persian about what it means to be Greek? 4. Now that you are more of an expert about the ancient Greek world, what do YOU think is the legacy of Greece for our contemporary world? Name and describe FOUR characteristics of the ancient Greek world that live on in contemporary society.