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ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Initial Research Document


Use Google search to find reliable information that will help you answer the questions.
Make brief notes from each information source - do not copy directly.
Use EasyBib or Zotero to create a citation for each information source that you use.


Research Area 1: Information about my Ancient Civilisation

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“According to legend, the Athenian King Cecrops named the city after himself but the gods, seeing how beautiful it was, felt it deserved an immortal name. A contest was held among the gods on the Acropolis, with Cecrops and the citizenry looking on, to determine which deity would win the honor. Poseidon struck a rock with his trident and, as water gushed forth, he assured the people that now they would never suffer drought. Athena was next in line and dropped a seed into the earth which sprouted swiftly as an olive tree. The people thought the olive tree more valuable than the water (as, according to some versions of the story, the water was salty, as was Poseidon's realm) and Athena was chosen as patron and the city named for her.”
MLA Citation: “Athens.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, www.ancient.eu/Athens/.

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“Athens was a beautiful and busy city. People came to the city from all over Greece, and from other countries, to study and to trade. The city's most famous building was the temple called the Parthenon. It stood on a rocky hill called the Acropolis. Inside the Parthenon stood a statue of the city's protector-goddess Athena.”
MLA Citation: “Primary History - Ancient Greeks - Athens.” BBC, BBC, www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/athens/.

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“Athens is one of the great cities of the world. During the time of the Ancient Greeks it was the center of power, art, science, and philosophy in the world. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world as well, with recorded history going back over 3400 years. It is the birth place of democracy and the heart of the Ancient Greek civilization.”
MLA Citation: “Ancient Greece.” Ducksters Educational Site, www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greek_athens.php.



Research Area 2: Information about my Great Leader

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“Pericles was born c. 495 B.C. in Athens, Greece. After inheriting money as a teen, he became a great patron of the arts. In 461, he assumed rule of Athens—a role he would occupy until his death. During his leadership, he built the Acropolis and Parthenon and led Athens' recapture of Delphi, the siege on Samos and the invasion of Megara. In 429, he died of the plague.”
MLA Citation: “Pericles.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 2 Apr. 2014, www.biography.com/people/pericles-9437722.

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“Pericles (495–429 BCE, whose name means "surrounded by glory") was a prominent statesman, famous orator, and general (in Greek 'Strategos’) of Athens during the Golden Age of Athens. So profound was his influence that the period in which he led Athens has been called the 'Age of Pericles’.”
MLA Citation: “Pericles.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, www.ancient.eu/pericles/.

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“Occupation: Statesman and General Born: 495 BC in Athens, Greece Died: 429 BC in Athens, Greece Best known for: Leader of Athens during its golden age”
MLA Citation: “Ancient Greece.” Ducksters Educational Site, www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/pericles.php.

Research Area 3: Important events that happened while my Great Leader was in power

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ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
IB Learner Profile Analysis

Your focus will be on researching and investigating the life of the Great Leader of your ancient civilisation. This will mean keeping a digital record of all the research you undertake online and in the library. You will develop your referencing and bibliography skills as well as work on developing your skills to formulate inquiry-based questions.

Looking through the IB Learner Profile, what have I learned about my great leader through my research?

Pick 2-3 Learner Profile attributes that you can explore about your great leader.

Learner Profile
How my great leader lived this Learner Profile attribute
Caring


Risk Taker


Reflective


Inquirer


Communicator


Principled


Open Minded


Knowledgeable


Thinker


Balanced