Early Greek Civilization
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Adaptations of Homer's epic poems continue to enthrall audiences today. The Hollywood blockbuster Troy (2004), based on The Iliad, starred Brad Pitt as the mythical warrior Achilles. The Oscar-winning Coen brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) is a loose adaptation of The Odyssey.
The Greek Golden Age
The Parthenon, sitting atop the acropolis of Athens, Greece, is an architectural masterpiece.
Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Culture
Alexandria, Egypt was founded by Alexander the Great and grew to be an important trade hub in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Today it is a city of around 5 million people.
Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Culture
- Alexander the Great
- Hellenistic culture = blend of __________, __________, and __________ influences
- Alexandria – museums and library
The Roman Republic and Empire
Gladiators entertained audiences at the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Roman Republic and Empire
Judeo-Christian Tradition
Moses, depicted here by actor Charleton Heston in The Ten Commandments (1956), formed the Jewish covenant with God after leading the Hebrew Exodus from Egypt.
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The crucifixion of Jesus, as depicted in this 1880 painting Christ on the Cross by Leon Bonnat, plays a central role in the Christian religion.
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Judeo-Christian Tradition
- Torah
- Abraham
- Covenant
- Moses
- Exodus
- Ten Commandments
- What was the capital of Israel?
- Who took control of Jerusalem in 6AD?
- Destruction of the Second Temple
- Jewish Diaspora
- Messiah
- Jesus
- What were the concerns of Jewish and Roman leaders which led to Jesus’ execution?
- Why was Paul able to spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
- Why did Christianity appeal to many people?
- Pope
- Bishop
- Priest
- Bible
- Heresy
Fall of the Western Roman Empire
The Western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD. The Eastern Roman Empire, later known as the Byzantine Empire, survived for almost another thousand years. Constantinople, the capital city, was finally conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. The Turks renamed the city Istanbul and converted Hagia Sophia (pictured above), once the largest church in the Christian world, into an Islamic mosque.
Quizlets
UNIT 2: CLASSICAL CIVILIZATIONS - Greek and Roman Terms
UNIT 2: CLASSICAL CIVILIZATIONS - Judeo-Christian Terms