1. WHI.5c Citizenship & Democracy in Ancient Greece

2. WHI.5b Review What key term does this describe?
Stories that were used to explain natural phenomena, human qualities and life events
What type of religion was Greek Mythology
Monotheistic, polytheistic, non-theistic, henotheistic etc..?
Name a Greek god or goddess and describe one important characteristic/trait/story about them

3. Essential Questions How did democracy develop in Athens?
How did Sparta differ from Athens?

4. Essential Understandings
Classical Athens developed the most democratic system of government the world had ever seen, although not everyone could participate in decision making
Became a foundation for modern democracies

5. Essential Understandings
Contrasting philosophies of government divided the Greek city- states of Athens (democracy) and Sparta (oligarchy).

6. Social Structure & Citizenship of the Greek Polis
Citizens (free adult males) had political rights and the responsibility of civic participation in government
Women and foreigners had no political rights
Slaves had no political rights

7. Athens Stages in the evolution of Athenian government
Monarchy: ruling power in the hands of one person, usually a king
Aristocracy: ruling power in hands of small group of members of nobility
Tyranny: ruling power in hands of one person who is not a lawful king
Democracy: citizens share in the ruling power

8. Types of Greek Governments
In your assigned group, read about your specific type of government
Complete the corresponding section in the notes
Share your responses with the class
Everyone should have a completed worksheet after sharing with the class

9. Athens: Tyrants Who Worked for Reform
Draco
Solon
First legislator (lawgiver) in Athens
First written law in Greece
Constitution of Athens
Known for harshness
Athenian lawmaker, statesman and poet
Focused on Athenian reform
Ended Aristocratic control of Athenian government
Laid foundations for Athenian Democracy

10. Athens: Origin of Democratic Principles
Direct Democracy: every citizen can vote on every issue
Public Debate: any free man could speak in the Assembly and vote on a new law or a proposal to go to war
Duties of Citizen: expected to be an informed and active member of the city- state

11. Sparta Oligarchy: rule by a small group Rigid social structure
Council of Elders
Rigid social structure
Militaristic and aggressive society

12. Life in Two City-States: Athens & Sparta
In your assigned group, read your assigned section about Athens or Sparta
Complete that column on the notes
Be prepared to share your notes with the class
Everyone should have a completed chart after sharing