Spirit of Panhellenism

Write three to five sentences describing one of the olympic games you enjoyed today in class. Explain why you enjoyed it.

Evolution of Government

Now that you've learned about these forms of government, do you wish that our government was an Aristrocracy or a Timocracy? Why or why not? Use details/examples from the presentation. Write at least one paragraph.

The Polis

In a paragraph or two, compare the government of the Polis to our modern day society and government.

The Iron Age

Summarize, in no longer than two paragraphs, all the "ages" mentioned on chapter 6, under the subheading "The Iron Age".

The Iliad - Book 11 and 12

The encounter between Nestor and Patroclos does more than present another glimpse of life behind the lines with Achilles and Patroclus: it also...

The Iliad - Books 3 and 4

Who or whom seem to be the one/ones to take pleasure in the conflict on Books 3-4? Give at least 3 examples to support your theory.

The Iliad - Book 2

The Achaean's flight to the ships serves three important purposes in the narratives; what are they?

Book 1

Let's analyze book 1 from the gods perspective... anger on the divine perspective

Civilization at Crete

This blog will be done in class: Write five important details the article mentions about this civilization. Make sure you mention specific details.  Article was given Tuesday in class. Is due Thursday, during your class period.  

Heinrich Schliemann

In your opinion, what was the most important discovery Schliemann made, and how did it affect our point of view of the Aegean civilization today? Answers are due tomorrow by 10pm in Mrs. Velez's email-box and by 6pm Wednesday. Comments are due Thrusday by 10pm.

Sir Arthur Evans

Provide 5 ways Evans influeced scholarly views of Cretan and Mycenaen civilization. You do not have to include page numbers for your answers. Assignment is due in Mrs. Velez's email by Wednesday 9.24 by 10pm, on the blog by Thursday 9.25 by 6pm and comments are due by Sunday by 10pm.

Religion: Organizing the World

One of the most profound differences between ancient Egypt and our modern world is the way we perceive our universe and how its many parts work and interacts (from the article!). Read the article "Religion: Organizing the World" and answer the following questions. As always, make sure you include the page number where you found the answer/fact for every question. Questions are due in my email by tomorrow at 10pm and on the blog on Thursday 9.18.08 by 6pm. Comments are due by Sunday at 10pm.

1.Why did Greek Historian Herodotus said that Egyptians were "religious to excess"?

2. What ideas the Egyptians had bout the world?

3. Explain Creationism from an Egyptian's point of view

4. Where Egyptians ever monotheists?

5. Compare an Egyptian priest to Christian pastors today.

The Cult of the Dead

Here are the comprehension questions about the article "The Cult of the Dead". Please provide the paragraph number on your response (along with page; 1 or two). Some questions only require your personal opinion; you do not have to provide page numbers for those.

1. Describe why mummification was called "The cult of the dead".

2. How important was mummification in regards to your enjoyment of paradise?

3. Describe the embalming techniques used by Ancient Egyptian

4. Explain what "ancient plastic surgery" was.

The Miracle of the Nile

Copy the following questions onto a Word document. Answer each question, including the page number where you found the answer (those that actually can be found in your text). Then, email the answers to me: velezz@grps.k12.mi.us

1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?

2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?

3. How did religion influence harvest?

4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?

5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?

6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?

Rediscovering the Past

Answer the following questions from your point of view of the articel "Rediscovering the Past". At the end of your answer, please include the page number where you found the answer. Remember; after you are done you will have a week to respond to three other individuals.

1. Give an example of historical bias presented in the article "Rediscovering the Past".


2. Why would Europeans be interested in Egypt Mummies?


3. Who was Giovanni Battista Belzony? Mention 3 of this many accomplishments


4. Describe the competition of antiquities?


5. Explain the "snatch-and-grab" tactic


6. Who was William Matthew Flinders Petrie? What major accomplishments can be attributed to him?