Summarize how the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars affected Greece.

Draw Conclusions How do you think Greek concepts related to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship influence modern societies?

$\text{\color{#4257b2}{Connections to Today}}$ Explain how democracy evolved in ancient Greece from earlier forms of government. What elements of Athenian democracy are part of democracies today?

Contrast the earliest civilizations, which rose in fertile river valleys, with the geographical conditions that influenced the rise of ancient Greek civilization. How did these conditions affect the economic development of Greece?

How do Homer's epics reveal about Greek culture?

Summarize What is known about the causes of the Trojan War?

Hypothesize Why do you think that for centuries most people thought the Trojan War was just a legend?

Infer Why do you think the Minoans and Mycenaeans absorbed ideas, customs, and skills from other cultures?

Draw Conclusions How do frescoes on the walls of the palace of Knossos reflect the history of the Minoan culture in which they were produced?

Identify Cause and Effect How did the Minoans create a brilliant early civilization?

Which Greek scientist invented a pump that continues to be used for irrigation in many parts of the world today? What does his invention do?

Summarize the contributions Aristarchus and Eratosthenes made to astronomy.

How did Alexander and his successors spread Greek culture through the Hellenistic world?

Why do you think Alexander the Great and his generals founded so many new cities?