Greek Classical Period: History Writing

Herodotus

He is known for being the “Father of History”.

Historia

This is collection of stories is about the history of the Greek civilization and even the Persian Wars.

investigation or inquiry

Historia is translated to:

traveled throughout the Greek world, asked questions, and checked sources

In order to accurately write about the Greek civilization Herodotus:

Lydians, Scythians, Medes, Persians, Assyrians, and Egyptians

The first part of Historia is devoted to the customs, legends, history, and tradition of the people of the ancient world. Who are these people?

six

How many books does the first part of Historia have?

Persia

The last books of Historia described the armed conflicts between Greek and _____.

Eastern cutlure

Greece: Western culture; Persia: _____ _____

prose

Historia is the first known creative work too be written in _____.

Fate and Chance

Herodotus believed that the universe is ruled by _____ and _____ and nothing is stable in human affairs.

moral choice

Herodotus believed that _____ _____ is still important, because the gods punish the arrogant.

moral lessons

Herodotus attempted to create _____ _____ from the study of great events.

historiographical tradition

Herodotus formed the basis of the Greek and Roman _____ _____ (that of injecting moral lessons on the study of events).

Thucydides

He is the second noted Greek historian.

Peloponnesian Wars

Thucydides wrote about the _____ _____.

visited battle sites, carefully examined documents, and only accepted evidence from actual eye witnesses

In order to accurately write about the Greek civilization Thucydides:

why events took place and what motivated political leaders

Aside from telling what happened Thucydides also wrote about:

Thucydides

He believed future generations could learn from the past.