Learning Journal
Religion played a significant role in Greek society and culture. Based on your readings, answer the following questions.
Was the Greek religion monotheistic or polytheistic? Explain your answer and support your explanation with examples.
In what ways were Greek art and architecture influenced by their religious beliefs?
The submission should be at least 500 words long and a maximum of 750 words, double-spaced using 12-point Times New Roman font, exclusive of the title and reference page.
Cite 2 outside resources. Check all content for grammar and spelling, and be sure you have properly cited all resources (in APA format) used. Refer to the UoPeople APA Tutorials in the LRC for help with APA citations.
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Introduction
Ancient Greek Society: Athens vs Sparta
Ancient Greek Society: Athens vs Sparta
Culture in classical Sparta. (n.d.). Lumen. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-herkimer-westerncivilization/chapter/culture-in-classical-sparta/
This chapter discusses Spartan society and culture.
Cartwright, M. (2018, May 15). Ancient Greek society. In World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.worldhistory.org/article/483/ancient-greek-society/
This essay gives a detailed analysis of the various classes of people that together formed ancient Greek society. It discusses the role of male citizens, laborers, children, women slaves, and foreigners.
Garland, R. (2020, August 6). The education system in Ancient Greece. Wondrium Daily.
This paper summarizes the system of education as it was in Ancient Greece for both boys and girls. It also provides insight into the differences and similarities in education in Athens and Sparta along with a set of few questions and answers for self-assessment.
Life in two city-states: and Sparta. (n.d.). Teachers’ Curriculum Institute.
This study booklet compares life in Athens and Sparta to show differences between society, economy, education etc.
Greek Art and Architecture
Classical Greek culture. (n.d.). Khan Academy.
This essay highlights aspects of Greek philosophy, science, art, literature, and theatre. It also briefly discusses the legacy of Greek culture.
Greek Art – An exploration of Ancient Greek art and architecture. (2022, March 15). Artincontext.
This essay discusses the development of Greek art in Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods.
Religion in Ancient Greece
Tridimas, G. (2021). Religion without doctrine or clergy: The case of Ancient Greece. Journal of Institutional Economics, 18(4), 677-691.
This paper examines the Greek religion through the economic point of view. It gives an account of the entire pantheon of Greek gods, the rituals, and the importance of religion in the social and political sphere.
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Video:
Historyden. (2018, November 28). Religion in Ancient Greece [Video]. YouTube.
This video reviews the Ancient Greek Religion in detail. It explores the significance of various Greek gods, oracles and the inter-connectedness of religion and politics.
See U in History / Mythology. (2017, November 29). The Greek city-states – ancient history #02 – see u in history [Video]. YouTube.
This video gives an account of major Greek city-states namely Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Corinth, and Olympia. It discusses the aspects of religion, political organization, systems of government, colonization, and the cause of Greek-Persian conflicts.
