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Greek Mythology, Religion, and the Olympic Games
Examine how polytheistic myths of Mount Olympus, religious festivals, and the Olympic Games fostered a shared Greek cultural identity.
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Ancient Greece: Democracy, Culture, and Expansion
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Analyze Mediterranean geography, the rise of Greek poleis (Athens and Sparta), the birth of direct democracy, classical cultural achievements, and the Hellenistic world.
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6.SP1.2Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze connections among events and developments in various geographic and cultural contexts.
6.C2.1Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze the beliefs, experiences, perspectives, and values that underlie points of view regarding civic issues in the time period and regions studied.