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Ancient Greece
Who has the vote?
Vocabulary
• Monarchy- a system of government in which a King or Queen rules
• Oligarchy- a system of government in which only a few people have
power in the government
• Tyrant- a leader who usually holds power through use of force
• Democracy- any system of government in which people rule themselves;
it comes from the Greek word “demos” and “kratia” = “rule of the
people”.
• Direct Democracy- a system of government in which citizens vote
directly on all decision of the government; it was practiced by Athens
• Citizen- a person who owes loyalty to a country and receives the
responsibilities and the protections of its government
• Pericles- a famous leader of Athens; he helped strengthen democracy in
Athens and encouraged people to take pride in their city
• City-State- a city and the surrounding countryside; how Greece was
politically organized; polis is the Greek word for city
Monday
January 11, 2016
Homework:
Review Test – 1/20 = No Mapskills using big
laminated map
Greece Test – 1/28
Greek Day – 1/29
Focus:
1. Make a graphic organizer using the EQ on
Governments
Make your Graphic Organizer like this
example
Question
Answer
What was
the impact of
governments
upon ancient
Greek
society?
A.City-States
B.Solon
C.Cleisthenes
D.Pericles
E.Athenian
Citizens
Visual
Solon
Athens first attempt to take
control of their
government was in the
590’s BC.
A man named Solon,
created a set of laws giving
more rights. He declared
that all free men living in
Athens could become
citizens, who had the right
to participate in
government decisions.
Cleisthenes Creates A Democracy
Around 500 BC, a new leader
named Cleisthenes, gained
power and developed a new
government, Democracy.
This government, Demokratia
(demos – people + kratia –
rule), allowed every citizen to
have a voice in determining
how the Athenian city-state
would be run.
• Direct Democracy – every
citizen directly involved in
political decisions.
Athens In A Democracy
• 1. All citizens had the right to participate in The Assembly that created the city’s
laws.
• 2. Every citizen had the right to speak their opinion.
• 3. Every citizen had the right to vote after speeches were over.
• 4. Usually, fewer than 6,000 citizens attended the Assembly Meetings, which
were held every 10 days.
• 5. Because the assembly was so large, Athenians selected Ten officials known as
generals who carried out the assembly’s laws and policies. They served on
smaller councils for easy decision making.
• Assisting in decision-making, a Council of Five Hundred citizens was selected by
lottery each year. They proposed laws, dealt with foreign countries and oversaw
the treasury $
Athens Becomes
More Democratic
Under Pericles
• Pericles, a general of the Persian Wars,
and leading political figure, guided
Athens for more than 30 years, from
461 B.C.E., when he was first elected,
until 429 B.C.E., shortly before his
death.
• Pericles made Athens even more
democratic.
• Encourages the Athenians to
take pride in their city.
• Participating in government was
just as important as defending
Athens in war.
• Believed people’s talents were
far more important than social
hierarchy.
• Pericles began to pay people who
served as public officials, judges, and
juries, so they would be more willing to
participate in government..
So…….Who is a citizen in Athens?
•Democracy – is rule by the people. Specifically it is
rule by the citizens.
•Athens was the birthplace of Democracy. Let’s begin
with who were citizens in ancient Athens.
•Pick up your card, read it silently to yourself…..DO
NOT SHARE YET……… be prepared to participate in a
brief discussion.
Who has the vote? Read your card and be
prepared to share.
•A. Slaves •B. Metics •C. Female children of citizen •D. Male children of citizen •E. Wives of citizens –
•F. Citizen
SLAVES
•No rights and will never be a
citizen
•Master’s permission to marry or
have children
•Permission to work for money –
rare, but could purchase freedom
•Treated according to ownership
METICS
•Male or female, from another citystate
•Rich or poor; may run a business; may
move to other places
•Run your own affairs
•NO voice in government and will
never become a citizen
FEMALE CHILDREN OF CITIZEN
•Considered your father’s property.
•He can abandon you if he chooses.
•NO SCHOOL, but some wealthy girls
were taught at home.
•Learn “Home Skills” from mother:
cooking, cleaning, sewing, weaving,
etc.
•No rights and will never be a citizen
MALE CHILDREN OF CITIZEN
•Some education/Wealthy
attend for years
•Academic and physical
classes
•YOU WILL BE A CITIZEN
ONE DAY!!!
CITIZEN’S WIFE
•No rights and will never be a
citizen
•Considered your Husbands
property
•Home activities
•No contact with husband’s guests
•Escorted outside home for
religious festivals and plays
CITIZEN
• Requirement to be a citizen:
• Male – usually about 18 years of age
• Father had to be a citizen
• Mother’s Father had to be a citizen
• Responsibilities & Duties:
• 18 yrs old you will serve two years in military
• Debate and vote in assembly – which decided Athens’
laws.
• Serve on jury
• Eligible to serve on Council of 500 (reviews ideas before
presented to the Assembly)
• Rich, poor, farmer, craftsman, merchant….it don’t
matter!!!
Think About It?
• As a group, complete the following below. Please have your
information arranged neatly on a piece of white paper.
• Add color and visuals/symbols/Illustrations.
• 1. How Democratic was Athenian Democracy in your
opinion?
• 2. Compare and/or Contrast Athenian Democracy with U.S.
Democracy…..at least 2 examples.
• 3. Choose one below.
• What changes would you make to Athenian Democracy?
• What aspects of Athenian Democracy would you bring to
U.S. Democracy?
Rights of A U.S. Citizen
•Freedom to express yourself.
•Freedom to worship as you wish.
•Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury.
•Right to vote in elections for public
officials.
•Right to apply for federal employment
requiring U.S. citizenship.
•Right to run for elected office.
•Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness.”
Responsibilities of A U.S. Citizen
•Support and defend the Constitution.
•Stay informed of the issues affecting your
community.
•Participate in the democratic process.
•Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
•Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
•Participate in your local community.
•Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to
federal, state, and local authorities.
•Serve on a jury when called upon.
•Defend the country if the need should arise.
Ancient Democracy Differs from Modern Democracy
In Athenian Direct Democracy
In U.S. Representative Democracy
1. All citizens met as a group to
debate and vote directly on every
issue.
1. Citizens elect representative to
debate and vote on issues for
them.
2. There was no separation of
2. There is a separation of power.
powers. Citizens created laws,
Citizens elect some people to
enforced laws, and acted as judges. create laws, others enforce laws,
and others to be judges.
3. Only free male citizens could
vote. Women, foreigners, and
3. Men and women who are
slaves were not citizens and could citizens have the right to vote at
not vote.
the age of 18.
What is a U.S. Citizen?
• 1. Born in the U.S., U.S. territory or U.S. military institution.
• 2. Naturalization Ceremony – Immigrants pass test and other requirements.
• 3. Derivative citizenship - Through their parents' naturalization, some children
become U.S. citizens automatically, or depending upon the date the parent(s)
were naturalized.
• Children become U.S. citizens derivatively through their parents' naturalization as
long as all of the following requirements are met before the child's 18th
birthday.
• At least one parent is a U.S. citizen,
• The child is under 18 years of age, and
• The child is admitted to the United States as an immigrant.
• 4. Acquired citizenship - A child might have "acquired" U.S. citizenship at birth
without knowing, or without the parents knowing, if they were born outside the
United States and either parent was a U.S. citizen when the child was born. This
might also be true even if neither parent was born in the United States, but one
or more of the grandparents were. This is an extremely complicated area of
immigration law.
Debriefing
1. Who was a citizen in ancient Athens?
2. How did Athenian Democracy
compare/contrast with American
Democracy?
Independent Activity
1. Do you think Athenian Direct
Democracy was a good or bad
thing?
2. How would you have handled
being a non-citizen and having
to follow laws/rules that you
may not necessarily agree
with?
3. Can you defend your position
about being a citizen in
Athens?
4. What changes to Athenian
Democracy and or Athenian
Citizenship would you
recommend?
•Clear and detailed
supporting
examples – a
minimum of three
to five per focus
question.
•Be prepared to
share and defend
your thoughts.
Debriefing
• 1. Did your opinion change on any statement? Why or Why not?
Explain.
• 2. What example(s)d was given to support an idea, whether you
agree with it or not? Explain.
• 3. Which statement did you most agree with/least agree with?
Why?