Ancient Greek World: A Comparative Analysis

The topic explored was the purpose and use of schematic charts to project the causes relating to a historical period, being the Ancient Greek World. This topic is a period study from within the HSC syllabus (BOSTES, 2009, p.68), where the principal focus is the examination of sources both archaeological as well as written, concerning the forces and the major developments that had impacted and shaped the Greek society from 500 to 440BC. Specifically, this presentation concerns itself by providing an effective study tool for year 12 students when dealing with the causes that lead up to the outbreak of the Persian wars and the reasons for Greek victory over the Persians. Focus had been primarily upon the causes of the Ionian revolt, which had created a roller coaster effect that eventually led to the outbreak of …show more content…
Persian imperialistic ambitions were identified as the crux of the long-term causes, whist the immediate catalyst was individual action. The relevance behind the study of this topic is brought about by the impacts and consequences upon the Western world both culturally and geographically. This topic affords students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of key historical developments as well nurturing their skills into historical inquiry. The Syllabus outcomes that were focused upon were 1.1, 2.1 as well as 3.1, which concentrate upon student’s ability to examine a multitude of historical sources, explore the significant historical influences that aided change and assess the implications of reconstructing this historical period (BOSTES, 2009, p.11).
The period of Ancient Greece and the ensuing Persian Wars have been one of the most defining eras of world history, which have played a significant role in the lineage of