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Greece and Democracy Dr. East 12/02/2013

Greek City Structure 750 B.C. the city- state, polis, was formed –City and surrounding countryside – hinterland –Controlled between 50 – 500 square miles of territory Most polis had a central marketplace – an agora Most also had an acropolis (place where people gathered to talk politics and civic affairs)

Acropolis - today

Forms of Government in the Various Polis Monarchy – Mycenae city-state in 2000 B.C. –Rule by a single king, hereditary Aristocracy – Athens until 594 B.C. –State ruled by nobility, hereditary Oligarchy – Sparta 500 B.C. –State ruled by a small group of citizens, rule based upon wealth and/or ability … small group called Tyrants –Ruling group controls military Direct Democracy – Athens by 500 B.C. –State ruled by citizens –Rule based upon citizenship –Majority rule What modern day countries would be examples of these?

Politics pol·i·tics - noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ ˈ pä-lə- ˌ tiks\ activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government the work or job of people (such as elected officials) who are part of a government the opinions that someone has about what should be done by governments : a person's political thoughts and opinions

Questions for you (Use separate sheet of paper) 1) Use pg. 128 to outline steps in the development of Athenian Democracy from Draco to Solon to Cleisthenes. –Give dates, describe reforms and leaders intentions in detail 2) Use pg. 128 – 129 to describe Athenian Education –A. What did boys learn and why? –B. What did girls learn and why?