1. The Rise of Democratic Ideas
Ca State Standards:
10.1 Students relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
1. Analyze the similarities and differences in Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman views of law, reason and faith, and duties of the individual.
2. Trace the development of the Western political ideas of the rule of law and illegitimacy of tyranny, using selections from Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Politics.
3. Consider the influence of the U.S. Constitution on political systems in the contemporary world.

2. --freedom of thought and expression
What is democracy?
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
--freedom of thought and expression
--consensus by the people
--checking and balancing power of those in charge
--protecting the rights of citizens
--Other ideas?
Freedom of thought and expression, consensus, by the people, limited power of those in charge, rights of the citizens,

5. Crash Course: Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle

7. Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

8. The Allegory and the Cave
What is the moral of
Plato’s story?

10. Alexander the Great was taught by Aristotle; how might this have impacted the areas he conquered?
Make a prediction….

11. Alexander the Great Video
What type of ruler was Alexander? Give examples from the video.

12. The Roman Republic and Empire

14. Video: Political Structure of the Roman Republic
Record the ways in which the social classes of Patricians and Plebeians played a role in government:

16. The Twelve Tables
The Laws of the Twelve Tables, c.450 B.C. The earliest attempt by theRomans to create a code of law was the Laws of the Twelve Tables. A commission of ten men (Decemviri) was appointed (c. 455 B.C.) to draw up a code of law binding on both patrician and plebeian and which consuls would have to enforce.

17. Some of the Laws of the 12 Tables
If a father sells his son into slavery three times, the son shall be free of his father
If someone goes mad, his nearest male kinsman shall have authority over his property
*These are the first example of written laws passed by the government so that all could be treated equally regardless of social class designation (Patrician vs. Plebeians)

20. Principles of Judaism & Christianity
How did religious beliefs shape our system of democracy?

23. The Ten Commandments

24. Democratic Developments in England