Ancient Greece and Egypt

Ancient Greece “The Rule of Law” Taxation: indirect taxes Trade was very important Athens Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea Known for intelligence, art, and architecture Developed Democracy around 500BCE Before democracy only men had a vote After the development of democracy everyone had a vote Indirect taxes on houses, slaves, wines, hay, and herds No one is above the law Democracy: the entire body of citizens, not just the wealthy Taxation when government needed money Athens and sparta city states There was no representational form of government in Athens at this time. All citizens had a direct role in running the city-state and could vote on any issue. Organized military for all of ancient greece

Ancient Greece Had slaves More for wealthy families No legal rights Agriculture was important Trade important bc surrounded by sea

Ancient Greece Sparta Near Eyrotas River Known for strength Warriors Men and women Had slaves but not as many Lifestyle= tough Children taken from families and taught to be warriors Men and women were pretty much equal Not as many slaves bc lived such an active life style, most slaves belonged to the city as a whole

Ancient Egypt Located along the Nile Pharaohs ruled Egypt Agriculture was important Military Men Honorable Given money and tax free land

Ancient Egypt Personal taxation Slavery Taxes on goods Taxes on land Kept for a certain amount of time Prisoners of war or traded by slave merchants Debt birth Oil was taxed as were livestock, beer and much other farm produce, though the most important tax was the tax on grain Agriculture business taxed hard Example; fields Small slave trade market