Aegean Civilization

Aegean Civilization. Learning Objectives for this video:

• Aegean Civilization. Learn about The Aegean Greeks. Discover the achievements of two of the world's greatest civilizations; ancient Greece and ancient Rome.
• Understand the important contributions made to Western civilization by the ancient Greek culture, and explain how the democratic, athletic, and artistic ideals of the ancient Greeks, and their emphasis on learning, continue to influence the world.
• Gain insight to the cultural impact of Alexander the Great's military conquests, and discuss the cultural significance of Alexandria, Egypt, a city founded by Alexander.
• Survey the history and acculturation of the Roman Empire, and explain the reasons for the empire's decline and eventual conquest by invading Germanic tribes.
• Identify the major achievements of the Roman Empire, including the empire's governmental organization, military conquests, advances in engineering and architecture, and establishment of the Justinian Code.
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