2.1 B1F

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 1

A walk through a Greek
city-state

2.1

Goals this lesson

At the end of this lesson... 

- You know what a polis is

- You can tell the difference between a Greek city-state and a modern city

- You can two differences between the Agora and the Acropolis

2.1

Examples of Greek city states (poleis): Sparta, Athens, Corinth.

They all had the same layout, with an Agora and an Acropolis

and every polis controlled the surrounding lands. 

The cities and surrounding lands had their own government, laws, coins and army.

Acropolis:

Fortress of the city

Highest point of the city

Temples are built here 

Place to worship gods

People came here to worship the gods and for protection when the polis was at war. 

Agora:

Market square

Place to trade 

Place to discuss politics

People came here to buy and sell their products and to have a chat.

2.1

Greece does not have a lot of fertile land so they had to start colonies outside of the city-state or even outside of Greece.

A colony  was a new city, with strong links to the old city.

These new colonies were built all over Europe.

For now: 

- Answer questions 1, 2 & 3 in your workbook on pages 40 & 41.

Done? 

- Read 2.2 in your textbook on pages 29 to 31.

- Do something for another subject. 

Till 11:25, then we'll discuss the lesson goals.  

 

Goals this lesson

At the end of this lesson... 

- You know what a polis is

- You can tell the difference between a Greek city-state and a modern city

- You can name two differences between the Agora and the Acropolis

Assignment

Do questions 

1 up and including 3 on page 39

1 and 2 on page 40