CH 29: Teacher Notes

GUIDE TO READING NOTES 29
For each section of the Reading Notes, use a different color marker to
outline the question box and to circle where you are on the map. Then,
answer the questions in each box.
29.2 A City of Contrasts
Why can Athens be called a city of contrasts?
The people of Athens lived in small, uncomfortable
houses, but the city’s public spaces and
buildings were large and beautiful.
29.3 Religion: The Temple at Delphi
1. In what ways did Greek gods and goddesses
play an important part in the lives of the
Athenians? Each god and goddess had power
over a particular area of life. Sometimes
Greeks asked them for advice or help.
2. What were the Greek gods and goddesses like?
They looked and acted like humans but did
not age or die.
3. Why did the Greeks go to Delphi? Greeks
went to Delphi to get advice from Apollo
through the oracle.
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29.4 Architecture: The Acropolis
1. What was the Parthenon?
The Parthenon was a temple built to
honor Athena.
2. On this sketch of the Parthenon, label these
parts: pediment, frieze, Doric column.
frieze
pediment
Doric column
29.5 Sculpture: A Marble Workshop
1. How did Athenian sculpture change over
the years?
Sculpture became more realistic. Statues were
sculpted in natural poses and showed detailed
muscles, hair, and clothing.
2. Who was Phidias? What did he do?
He was Athens most famous sculptor. He designed
the figures at the top of the Parthenon and
sculpted the statue of Athena that was inside
the Parthenon.
29.6 Drama: The Theater of Dionysus
List three ways Greek drama differed from plays
and movies of today.
Greek drama differed from plays and movies of
today in these ways:
1. It relied upon the chorus to help explain
and expand the story.
2. It had no women actors.
3. It was held in outdoor theaters.
29.7 Philosophy: The Agora
1. What do philosophers do?
They talk about the world around them, nature,
the meaning of life, justice, truth, and beauty.
2. How did Socrates try to teach others?
He asked people questions that forced them to
think about their beliefs.
3. What happened to Socrates?
He was put to death. His enemies accused him of
not honoring the gods and leading young people
into error and disloyalty.
29.8 Sports: The Panathenaic Games
1. What was the purpose of athletic events
in Greece? They showed the importance of
a healthy body and honored the gods and
goddesses.
2. Describe one Panathenaic event that is part of
our present Olympics. Students might
describe footraces, boxing, or wrestling.
3. Describe one Panathenaic event that is not part
of our present Olympics. Students might
describe chariot races, races in full armor,
or the pancratium.
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