In Western Civ we started off the class by talking about Greek gods and goddesses. We didn't need to write anything down about them though, which is neat because they are just kind of like fairy tales, we should probably spend our time learning about history, current events, and how to pay our taxes. Anyways, we somehow got into a discussion of the Bible and science, and how the stories of Noah and the Three Wise Men may not be as true as everyone believes, I mean there is scientific evidence of these things not being possible. But everyone almost started a huge whole argument so I kept quiet, but I think religion is up to the person and whatever you want to believe, and that science is hard cold facts that you can't really disprove. Also why worry about the camels and the star, I just feel bad for Mary because she had to supposedly give birth in a barn. Anyway, here are my notes from today:
The Fighting Spartans
- Greeks were certainly a warlike people, especially the Spartans
- Spartans were known for their tough, ruthless infantry soldiers who fought on land
- Spartan boys trained from the time they were seven
- *insert Mr. Schicks opinion about spartans and gym rats here*
A Naval Power
- Athens had a great infantry too but wasn't as good as its navy
- most efficient weapon was the trireme
- technological marvel
- fastest ship in the world at the time
- rowed by 170 or so men
- battering ram
- agile, fast
The Phalanx
- close rank group of warriors
- armed with long spears and interlocking shields
- would advance slowly to their enemy before breaking through their ranks
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