Essay Assignment
Watch the YouTube video: "The Ancient Greeks: Crucible of Civilization - Episode 1: Revolution (History Documentary)"
In a short (750 word essay) answer the following questions:
1) What was "the revolution"? When and where did it take place? Why?
2) What was an aristocrat? What was their role? How did they achieve and maintain their power?
3) Why was Greece among the last places one would expect to found a great civilization and empire? What obstacles did they face? What did Egypt and the Persians have that the Greeks did not? How did the Greeks make up for this?
4) Who were the Spartans? Who did they rule? What was a healot?
5) What inspired the Athenians? Who was the most important hero? Why?
6) What was the staple crop of Athenian agriculture? Why was this important?
7) When were the first Olympics held? How did they change over time? What was important about these changes?
8) What happened after Cleisthenes was exiled? According to the movie, what happened for the first time in 508 BC? What was Cleisthenes challenge after his return? What system of government did he create?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.