Presentation Day #2

These are the notes that have taken during the presentations.

Hercules and The Golden Age
- Born 495 BC In Athens
- A general supporter
- Brought democracy to Athens
- Passed laws that allowed the poor to attend plays and schools
- During the Peloponnesian War, Hercules led his people and made sure they were safe
- Golden Age: Mainly in Athens
- Peloponnesian War ended the Golden Age

Hoplites and Triremes
Hoplites
- Most common type of armor (7th and 4th century)
- 1/3 to 1/2 of men have been able to fight and buy the needed materials for war
- Hoplites organized into groups or lokhoi
Triremes
- Ancient boat used for war defense
- Took 6,000 men days for the boat to be finished
- Mostly used in the Persian War
- Freeman rowed the boats

Socrates, Plato, Aristle
Socrates
- lived from 470 - 399 BC
- wasn't from a noble family
- Married xnathies
- Socratic Method
- He was sentenced to death by Hemlock poisioning

Plato
- Born 428 BCE in Athens
- Joined the military. after that, he became a member of Athenian olarchy
- influenced the education

Art and Architecture
- Three main account Greek Architectures: Dorin order, Inonic order, corinthian order.
Dorin order:
- The simplest
- Simplest developed on the mainlands
Ionic order:
- Recognised by its voluted
Corinthian order:
- Most decorative
- has flowers

Statues:
- Bronze and metal were major materials for sculptures
- Classical period: Skill level has increased
- Hellenistic period: Peak of Greek sculpture