Today in Honors Human Geography we discussed
six topics, Agora, Polis, The importance of the year 508 B.C. to the ancient
Greeks, Socrates, and the death of Socrates. Agora-"(in ancient Greece) a public open space used for
assemblies and markets.", and "was a central public space in
ancient Greek city-states. The literal meaning of the word is "gathering
place" or "assembly". The agora was the center of the athletic, artistic, spiritual and
political life of the city." Polis- "a city state in
ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical
purposes.", politics comes from polis, polis helped start the Democracy.
The importance of the year 508 B.C. to the ancient Greeks and the rest of
the world is that this is the first time ever in recorded history that the
people revolt against their leader. Socrates, was a Greek philosopher, and a
teacher. The death of Socrates- Socrates was on trial for refusing to recognize
the gods recognized by the state. This was punishable by the death
penalty, and he was found guilty. He was forced to commit suicide by drinking a
cup of poison.
Notes.
Today in Western Civ. we took more notes from our textbooks. Here are some of the notes: The Rise of Christianity Setting the stage Roman gods were not worshipped with much emotion, when their empire grew so did Christianity (a new religion) Life and Teachings of Jesus Roman power spread to the Jews around 63 B.C. Roughly two decades after Roman Rule many believed the messiah had arrived. Jesus of Nazareth 6-4 B.C. A jew named Jesus was born in Bethlehem Jesus was a carpenter, he was baptized by John the baptist Jesus began his public ministry at age 30 A growing movement Historical records at that time don't tell much of Jesus, the main source of information on Jesus is found in the gospels Jesus grew in fame/popularity, he had a unique appeal to the poor his word were simple and direct Jesus' death Jesus' popularity began to worry the jewish and the roman leaders People greeted him as messiah or king Jesus was accused of blasphemy and was se...
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