Greece: Questions on Democracy Inquiry Question: Was Athenian democracy fair and just? CHW3M

Coming Out of the Dark Ages What do “national literature and religion” refer to? How did these two things help Greeks come out of the dark ages? What is the significance of a glorious past? What skills did the Greeks learn from others as a result of increased foreign contact? How did the Olympics help unify the Greeks?

The Glass of Power At different times, different groups of people had access to the glass of power. Some never had access: ______ + ______ + _______. Poor men Hoplites (ordinary men) Wealthy non-aristocrats Nobles/aristocrats Monarchs

Political Developments Monarchy Some city-states had kings But they didn’t have total power Aristocrats (nobles whose wealth came from owning land) served as their advisors Who was in and who was out of the “glass of power”?

Political Aristocracy Aristocrats had arbitrary (random) power They were the backbone of the military because they could afford the equipment No written laws Some non-aristocratic people were also wealthy but didn’t have the same privileges Who was in and out of the “glass of power”?

Political Hoplite Warfare This new style of fighting relied on having a lot of soldiers Common people could become hoplites if they could afford the shield, helmet and armour This gave common people a desire for political power Who was in and out of the “glass of power”?

Political Solon Tried to improve life for common Athenians Allowed wealthy non-aristocrats to run for some offices Who was in and out of the “glass of power”?

Political Cleisthenes Any citizen could hold any position, except military general Ostracism vote sent unwanted into 10-year exile Who was in and out of the “glass of power”? By this time, can we consider Athens to be a democracy? If so, was it fair and just?

Political Pericles Poor people got paid for their service on the Council of 500 Who was in and out of the “glass of power”? Was Athenian democracy fair and just at this point?

HW Take notes on Persian Wars, pages 119-123. Emphasize cause-consequence relationships in these headings: Ionian revolt battle of Marathon Athens builds ships Thermopylae Salamis and Plataea