Warm Ups The title of a leader who held power through the use of force. 2) What is an oligarchy? Bring your colored pencils

Chapter 8 Ancient Greece Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History November 6, 2017 Section 2 Athens Creates Democracy

Alabama Course of Study Standards 3. Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets. •  Identifying cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies 4. Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics, intellectual life, arts, literature, architecture, and science.

Learning Targets I will be able to use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I will be able to analyze the impact of Greek democracy on the ancient and modern world. I will be able to compare and contrast oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy and categorize the benefits and drawbacks of each form of government. I will compare and contrast direct democracy with representative democracy and categorize the similarities and differences between each form of government. I will identify the cultural contributions of Classical Greece with other ancient civilizations and the influences upon modern western civilization.

Warm Ups 1) The title of a leader who held power through the use of force. Tyrant 2) What is an oligarchy? A government in which only a few people hold power

Early Government in Athens Monarchy Oligarchy

Oligarchic government of Athens Draco First recorded legislator in history c. 600 B.C. Replaced oral code w/ written laws Father of harsh laws Adjective for harsh: Draconian

Oligarchic government of Athens Solon Created laws c. 590 B.C. Less harsh More rights to non-aristocrats All free living men could participate in government

Modern Day Oligarchies Russia

Modern Day Oligarchies Saudi Arabia

Modern Day Oligarchies Zimbabwe

Early Government in Athens Oligarchy Tyrants

The Rise of the Tyrants Peisistratus c. 546 B.C. overthrew the oligarchy Unified Athens by bringing peace and prosperity Built temples and monuments Created new festivals Son takes over after death Aristocrats return to power after outside invasion

Modern day tyrants

Governments of Athens Monarchy (2) Oligarchy/Aristocrats (3) Tyrants (4) Democracy

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Oligarchy The early oligarchy in ancient Athens was a compromise government between citizens that wanted a monarchy and others that sought democracy.

Tyranny Peisistratus deposed the oligarchy in Athens and became a great leader in the ancient world.

Democracy The ancient Athenians greatest achievement and legacy entailed the development of democracy.

Key Terms Greek word for a city state Polis A high hill where Greeks constructed a fortress Acropolis An age marked by great achievements Classical age

Key Terms A form of government in which people rule themselves Democracy Rich landowners Aristocrats A government where only a few people have power Oligarchy

Key Terms People who had the right to participate in government Citizens Ruler who held power through the use of force Tyrant The father of democracy Cleisthenes

Key Terms Famous female lyric poet Sappho Author of the Illiad and Odyssey Homer He was a famous story teller using fables Aesop

Key Terms To have an effect on Influence Person who makes a prediction Oracle

Learning Targets I will be able to use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I can identify the ancient patterns of trade the Greeks utilized to spread their ideas and philosophies. I will be able to analyze the impact of Greek colonization on the ancient and modern world. I will identify the cultural contributions of Classical Greece with other ancient civilizations and the influences upon modern western civilization.

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