Supporting a Point of View

Imagine you are a citizen of Athens during Greece's golden age. Write a letter to your fellow citizens describing what types of buildings or public works of art you feel should be added to the city.

Consider:

• the purpose or use of any new buildings, statues, or paintings

• the religious beliefs of you and your fellow citizens

• the daily activities or entertainment needs of Athenians

a. Compare and contrast the modemization programs of Mustafa Kemal and Reza Shah Pahlavi.

b. What factors aided the struggle for independence in Africa after World War I?

a. How did Great Britain's relationship with Egypt change over time?

b. What role did Zionism play in Palestine's efforts toward independence?

c. How did the people of India work for self-rule?

d. How did the British respond to calls for change in other parts of their empire?

Read the following passage from The Republic by Plato. Then answer the questions.

"And so we may venture to assert that anyone who can produce the best blend of the physical and intellectual sides of education and apply them to the training of character is producing harmony in a far more important sense than any mere musician."

What would your school day be like if it were based on the statement you chose in question $3$ above? Give specific examples.

a. Why did Japan pursue a policy of expansionism?

b. What were the causes of the Russo-Japanese War?

c. How was Japan's militaristic government similar to fascist governments in Europe?

a. How did the actions of Alexander the Great help to encourage the spread of Hellenistic culture?

b. What special qualities made Alexander the Great a remarkable leader?

c. Why did Alexander's empire collapse after his death?

a. What might have happened had the rulers of the Han dynasty not included Confucian philosophy in their style of governing?

b. How did the turmoil of the Zhou dynasty influence Confucianism and Daoism?

c. What factors contributed to the increased popularity of Buddhism among Chinese peasants after the fall of the Han dynasty?

Making Predictions

Describe the possible outcomes that might have been achieved had more Hellenistic scientists put their discoveries to work.

Consider:

• the achievements of Greek scientists

• the practical uses their achievements could have had

• how these discoveries would have changed Greek life

a. Briefly explain how the following quotation can be applied to Greek architecture: "Nothing in excess, and everything in proportion."

b. How did the style of Phidias differ from that of Praxiteles?

c. List four characteristics of Greek art and explain how each reflected Greek ideals.

Identify the following terms or individuals and explain their significance:

Aristotle

a. What limitations were imposed on Indian women during the Gupta period?

b. Describe the major literary contributions of the Cupta period.

How did geography and climate interact to affect Indus Valley civilizations?

How did the cities founded by Alexander the Great influence the spread of Greek culture?

a. How did Socrates's teaching method help him accomplish his purpose?

b. What were the main characteristics of the ideal government described in Plato's Republic?

c. In what ways did Aristotle's view of the principles of government differ from Plato's view?

d. What view did the Greeks take toward the development of practical scientific knowledge?

e. What do the dramatic styles developed by the Greeks reveal about their culture?