The Athenian Empire unit covers the period from the end of the Persian War and the formation of the Delian League to the end of the Peloponnesian War and the Fall of Athens. (478 to 404 B.C.)
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The Athenian Empire unit covers the period from the end of the Persian War and the formation of the Delian League to the end of the Peloponnesian War and the Fall of Athens. (478 to 404 B.C.) |
These fact sheets, along with the reading assignments suggested below, provide all of the information required to prepare for the Athenian Empire review questions.
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| Athenian Empire — Summary of Events |
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| Athenian Empire — Characters |
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| Timeline of Ancient Greece — 480 to 400 B.C. |
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| Wars and Battles of Ancient Greece |
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| Historical Maps — Ancient Greece |
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| Outline Maps — Ancient Greece |
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| Athenian Empire — Homework Questions |
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We recommend completing at least one of the following "core" reading assignments to prepare for
the Athenian Empire study questions.
All three are included in the FIAT LUX app.
McGregor's Story of Greece is recommended for competitive students.
CLICK ON COVER IMAGE to read on your tablet or smart phone.
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Famous Men of Greece by John Haaren 94 credits
Biographical sketches of thirty-five of the most prominent characters in Greek history, from legendary times to the fall of Greece. It begins with the great heroes of Greek Mythology and then follows prominent Greek leaders from the earliest days of Spartan and Athens to the decline of Greece during the Hellenistic era .. 5 chapters: Cimon to Socrates |
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Story of the Greeks by Helene Guerber 116 credits
Elementary history of Greece, beginning with the legends of Jason, Theseus, and events surrounding the Trojan War, the narrative moves on to present the contrasting city-states of Sparta and Athens, the war against Persia, their conflicts with each other, the feats of Alexander the Great, and annexation by Rome. 12 chapters: Cion Improves Athens to Death of Alcibiades |
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Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor 167 credits
These stories from the history of ancient Greece begin with myths and legends of gods and heroes and end with the conquests of Alexander the Great. The book is accessible and well organized, but it is considerably more detailed than some other introductory texts. It covers Greek history from the age of Mythology to the rise of Alexander, but because of its length we do not recommend it for 5th grade or younger. It is an excellent reference, thoroughly engaging, and a good candidate for a somewhat older student's first foray into Greek history. 26 chapters: Delian League to Walls of Athens Destroyed |
These supplemental reading selections can be
downloaded at the links provided from the Heritage History website. See the
Book Descriptions
page for details about these and other books in the Ancient Greece collection.
Books are listed in order of difficulty:
(Beginner=Green, Intermediate=Brown, Advanced=Red).
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| Cowles - Our Little Athenian Cousin of Long Ago | entire book | |
| Tappan - The Story of the Greek People | After the Persian War to Fall of Athens (5) | |
| Morris - Historical Tales: Greek | Four Famous Men of Athens to Socrates and Alcibiades (7) | |
| Church - Pictures from Greek Life and Story | In the Theatre at Athens to The Lion's Cub (11) | |
| Kaufman - Our Young Folks' Plutarch | Cimon to Lysander (5) | |
| Church - Nicias and the Sicilian Expedition | entire book | |