PPT-Democracy Develops in Ancient Greece

HA 14 You will be able to Distinguish from among four forms of governmentmonarchy oligarchy tyranny and democracy Explain the etymologies of monarchy oligarchy tyranny and democracy Describe how democracy emerged in Greece during the late 500s BCE. 3 Major Periods of Ancient Greece Civilizations. 1.  . Early Civilizations. :  Minoans (Crete) and Mycenae  (mi se ne) . 2.  . Classical Greece.   (flourishing of arts, literature, philosophy; domination by Sparta and Athens) . Modern ideas about democracy first developed in ancient Athens. . Athenian Democracy Ancient Greece. Athens is the capital and largest city in modern Greece, but Athens also has a long history that dates back 7000 years. . Greco-Persian . Wars. Essential Standards. 6.C&G.. 1 . Understand . the development of government in various civilizations, societies and regions.. Clarifying Objectives. 6.C&G.. 1.1 Explain . Questions to think about. In what ways have modern governments been influenced by the Ancient Greeks?. In what ways have modern social ideas been influenced by the Ancient Greeks?. Persia. Religion. Government. 6. th. Grade. Government. The government that we have in the United States was influenced by the democratic government that was formed in . Athens. around 500 B.C. . The . Greeks invented the idea of citizenship. They are the forefathers of many modern democracies.. Modern ideas about democracy first developed in ancient Athens. . Athenian Democracy Ancient Greece. Athens is the capital and largest city in modern Greece, but Athens also has a long history that dates back 7000 years. . “We do not permit a man to rule, but the law” -Aristotle. Before Greek Democracy. Before Democracy- wealthy aristocrats ruled . Made rules and laws to serve their own self-interests. Democracy. DEMO- People. By: Alex, Farzan, Hezron, and Zoran. Introduction to Ancient Greece. Ancient Greece consisted of many civilizations inhabiting the surrounding islands of the Aegean sea. During the Bronze Age, the Minoans and Mycenaean both rose and declined heavily on the island of Crete. Ancient Greece contained civilizations rich in culture, philosophy, and mythology. During the Classical Greek Period (500 – 323 BCE), an intellectual revolution occurs in many areas surrounding Ancient Greece, including city-states (except for Sparta of course). Wednesday 9/14. Objective:. . Identify the ways geography shaped Greek life.. Identify the different political systems that developed in the Greek city-states. .. Warm-Up Question. :. How well do you feel you did on the first test?. Wars INTRO:. Essential Standards. 6.C&G.1 . Understand the development of government in various civilizations, societies and regions.. 6.C&G.1.1 Explain the origins and structures of various governmental systems (e.g., democracy, absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy).. Questions to think about. In what ways have modern governments been influenced by the Ancient Greeks?. In what ways have modern social ideas been influenced by the Ancient Greeks?. Persia. Religion. Government. AKA- City-state. Made up of a city and its surrounding countryside. Each had it’s own government. Acropolis- where citizens gathered to discuss city government. Athens and Democracy. Democracy: Rule by the people. 1) The Ancient Athenians are credited with: . Inventing and using the wheel . Eliminating slavery . Establishing a democratic government . Inventing the printing press . 2) The ancient Greek city-state of Sparta: . 1.  . Early Civilizations. :  Minoans (Crete) and Mycenae  (mi se ne) . 2.  . Classical Greece.   (flourishing of arts, literature, philosophy; domination by Sparta and Athens) . 3. . Hellenistic Age:  .