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... Attic population of ,, political power, in the days of Pericles, is formally equal each citizen enjoys and insists upon isononia and isegorfaequal rights at law and in the Assembly. To the Athenian a citizen is a man who not only votes, but takes his turn, by lot and rote, as magistrate or judge he ...
... Attic population of ,, political power, in the days of Pericles, is formally equal each citizen enjoys and insists upon isononia and isegorfaequal rights at law and in the Assembly. To the Athenian a citizen is a man who not only votes, but takes his turn, by lot and rote, as magistrate or judge he ...
New York: Modern Library, 104-106.
... 1. Why does Pericles describe Athens as a “democracy”? 2. According to Pericles, how does the form of Athenian government affect its citizens? 3. Based on this speech and what you know about ancient Athens, is it legitimate to describe Pericles as the “Father of Democracy”? Explain. A. Our constitut ...
... 1. Why does Pericles describe Athens as a “democracy”? 2. According to Pericles, how does the form of Athenian government affect its citizens? 3. Based on this speech and what you know about ancient Athens, is it legitimate to describe Pericles as the “Father of Democracy”? Explain. A. Our constitut ...
Daily Life in Athens
... Home and Family • Most Athenians lived in sun dried brick homes that contained a court yard, living room, dining room, storage rooms, and kitchen • The houses had no plumbing so residents got water from a public fountain • Marriage and family life were important and parents would arrange their kids ...
... Home and Family • Most Athenians lived in sun dried brick homes that contained a court yard, living room, dining room, storage rooms, and kitchen • The houses had no plumbing so residents got water from a public fountain • Marriage and family life were important and parents would arrange their kids ...
Greek Democracy Reading 2
... from one archon to nine serving for one-year terms. In 594 B.C. Solon was elected to an archon position. During this time, many farmers became indebted to money lenders who charged high interest rates. Many were getting forced into slavery to pay off their debts. Solon forgave all debts and develope ...
... from one archon to nine serving for one-year terms. In 594 B.C. Solon was elected to an archon position. During this time, many farmers became indebted to money lenders who charged high interest rates. Many were getting forced into slavery to pay off their debts. Solon forgave all debts and develope ...
conflict in the greek world
... – Citizens handle and take part in day-to-day affairs of government – Athenian Assembly – 500 people chosen by lots; met many times a month – Pericles believed all should be able to serve (men) so he set up a stipend for all members of the Assembly. ...
... – Citizens handle and take part in day-to-day affairs of government – Athenian Assembly – 500 people chosen by lots; met many times a month – Pericles believed all should be able to serve (men) so he set up a stipend for all members of the Assembly. ...
Athens - Prep World History I
... power of the basileus slowly faded; underneath the basileus was a council of nobles, which were called the Areopagus, from the name of the hill on which they met. In the eighth century BCE, these nobles gradually became very wealthy, particularly off of the cash crops of wine and olive oil, both of ...
... power of the basileus slowly faded; underneath the basileus was a council of nobles, which were called the Areopagus, from the name of the hill on which they met. In the eighth century BCE, these nobles gradually became very wealthy, particularly off of the cash crops of wine and olive oil, both of ...
Constitution of Athens (pdf file)
... or is the mechanic to be included?…if none of the lower class are citizens, in which part of the state are they to be placed?‖ ―….no more absurdity in excluding them than in excluding slaves and freedman….In ancient times, and among some nations, the artisan class were slaves or foreigners…The best ...
... or is the mechanic to be included?…if none of the lower class are citizens, in which part of the state are they to be placed?‖ ―….no more absurdity in excluding them than in excluding slaves and freedman….In ancient times, and among some nations, the artisan class were slaves or foreigners…The best ...
Paving+the+road+to+democracy-Religion+and+Politics
... So Athens under Solon had many elements that would later be a part of the radical democracy— democratic juries, an Assembly A Council, selection of officials by lot rather than by vote —while retaining many oligarchic elements in the form of property qualifications and a powerful Council of the Areo ...
... So Athens under Solon had many elements that would later be a part of the radical democracy— democratic juries, an Assembly A Council, selection of officials by lot rather than by vote —while retaining many oligarchic elements in the form of property qualifications and a powerful Council of the Areo ...
Paving the road to democracy
... So Athens under Solon had many elements that would later be a part of the radical democracy— democratic juries, an Assembly A Council, selection of officials by lot rather than by vote —while retaining many oligarchic elements in the form of property qualifications and a powerful Council of the Areo ...
... So Athens under Solon had many elements that would later be a part of the radical democracy— democratic juries, an Assembly A Council, selection of officials by lot rather than by vote —while retaining many oligarchic elements in the form of property qualifications and a powerful Council of the Areo ...
Greek Democracy
... hockey), chores But must have had to grow up more quickly due to life expectancy (vs. adultescents) But no clear concept of children as other than little people, child psychology, etc. as evidenced in part by art, where look like miniature adults Not till Émil by Rousseau (18th century), Slaves c. 2 ...
... hockey), chores But must have had to grow up more quickly due to life expectancy (vs. adultescents) But no clear concept of children as other than little people, child psychology, etc. as evidenced in part by art, where look like miniature adults Not till Émil by Rousseau (18th century), Slaves c. 2 ...
Sparta - kwamekstith
... Write a one to two paragraph fictional piece that describes your life as a Spartan or Athenian youth. Make sure you answer the following questions in your paragraphs: ...
... Write a one to two paragraph fictional piece that describes your life as a Spartan or Athenian youth. Make sure you answer the following questions in your paragraphs: ...
Athens – Birthplace of Democracy
... - Unlike Athens whose people cherished democracy, individual freedom and creativity, Spartans focused on building up their military, strength and a maintaining a skilled, disciplined army. - To reach these goals, all male citizens of Sparta became full-time soldiers and every aspect of their life wa ...
... - Unlike Athens whose people cherished democracy, individual freedom and creativity, Spartans focused on building up their military, strength and a maintaining a skilled, disciplined army. - To reach these goals, all male citizens of Sparta became full-time soldiers and every aspect of their life wa ...
Was Ancient Athens Truly Democratic?.
... In other words, the Athenians not only voted people into office, but they had a regular procedure for voting one person per year out of office. A person who they all thought interfered with democracy. Source: John M. Camp is director of the Agora excavations of the American School of Classical Studi ...
... In other words, the Athenians not only voted people into office, but they had a regular procedure for voting one person per year out of office. A person who they all thought interfered with democracy. Source: John M. Camp is director of the Agora excavations of the American School of Classical Studi ...
PELOPONNESIAN WAR:
... o Spartan losses at sea, west o Lesbos revolt (428) – tributary of Athens, aided by Spartans, squashed by Athens o Athenian victories in Syracuse (425) & Spartan near-defeat o Battle of Delium (425) Spartan rebound (under Brasidas) ...
... o Spartan losses at sea, west o Lesbos revolt (428) – tributary of Athens, aided by Spartans, squashed by Athens o Athenian victories in Syracuse (425) & Spartan near-defeat o Battle of Delium (425) Spartan rebound (under Brasidas) ...
Ancient Athens: On the hill is the Parthenon, the famous temple to
... The Assembly All male citizens could vote in the Athenian Assembly. The assembly elected people to jobs in the government, they made laws and important decisions. As well as the military, it was every Athenian citizen’s duty to participate in the Assembly. There were 10 Assembly meetWomen of Athens ...
... The Assembly All male citizens could vote in the Athenian Assembly. The assembly elected people to jobs in the government, they made laws and important decisions. As well as the military, it was every Athenian citizen’s duty to participate in the Assembly. There were 10 Assembly meetWomen of Athens ...
Greek City States: Athens vs. Sparta
... • Excludes women, slaves, and Metics (Greeks not born in Athens) ...
... • Excludes women, slaves, and Metics (Greeks not born in Athens) ...
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... 1. A one-man rule that arises when one man seizes power by appealing to the people is called __(1)___. 2. The term _ (2) _ means rule by many or ‘the common people.’ 3. Once they were freed of the tyrannical _(3)_, the Athenians used the “hired guns” (Spartans) to seek and destroy anyone who opposed ...
... 1. A one-man rule that arises when one man seizes power by appealing to the people is called __(1)___. 2. The term _ (2) _ means rule by many or ‘the common people.’ 3. Once they were freed of the tyrannical _(3)_, the Athenians used the “hired guns” (Spartans) to seek and destroy anyone who opposed ...
Historical Background to the Trial of Socrates
... Appointed council of 400 men made all decisions Called an Oligarchy – rule by a small number of people Oligarchy overthrown and replaced by rule of 5000 410 democracy reestablished Alcibiades recalled but banished again 407 His arrogance and treachery in Peloponnesian war were to be remembered by th ...
... Appointed council of 400 men made all decisions Called an Oligarchy – rule by a small number of people Oligarchy overthrown and replaced by rule of 5000 410 democracy reestablished Alcibiades recalled but banished again 407 His arrogance and treachery in Peloponnesian war were to be remembered by th ...
The Greatness of Athens
... As a group (3-4), share your roadblocks and clarify them. Step 3: Reread it, and talk-to-the-text, as you do that, write down main ideas of each paragraph. Step 4: After the reading, discuss the document, and share the main ideas that you wrote down. Summarize the document as a group. Step 5: As ...
... As a group (3-4), share your roadblocks and clarify them. Step 3: Reread it, and talk-to-the-text, as you do that, write down main ideas of each paragraph. Step 4: After the reading, discuss the document, and share the main ideas that you wrote down. Summarize the document as a group. Step 5: As ...
Greek Government Styles: Case Studies
... and hear cases. The jury decided cases by a simple majority - whichever side got more votes won. You could not appeal. If the jury convicted you, then they would hold another vote to decide on a sentence, as in the trial of Socrates. Athenian juries not only decided criminal and property cases, but ...
... and hear cases. The jury decided cases by a simple majority - whichever side got more votes won. You could not appeal. If the jury convicted you, then they would hold another vote to decide on a sentence, as in the trial of Socrates. Athenian juries not only decided criminal and property cases, but ...
Greek Government
... Rule by the many Now it is evident that the form of government is best in which every man, whoever he is, can act best and live happily…holla! ...
... Rule by the many Now it is evident that the form of government is best in which every man, whoever he is, can act best and live happily…holla! ...
The End of Athenian Democracy
... exceptions, Athenians didn't vote for politicians to represent them; all Athenians voted on just about every law or policy the city was to adopt. Shall we fight the Spartans? The people vote and decide. Raise taxes? Build a navy? The people decide. A limited role for officials To make the governmen ...
... exceptions, Athenians didn't vote for politicians to represent them; all Athenians voted on just about every law or policy the city was to adopt. Shall we fight the Spartans? The people vote and decide. Raise taxes? Build a navy? The people decide. A limited role for officials To make the governmen ...
Athens
... •Peisistratus- tyrant. * gave loans and offered “fresh start” * redistributed nobles land! ...
... •Peisistratus- tyrant. * gave loans and offered “fresh start” * redistributed nobles land! ...
Ancient Greece
... Economy based on farming and trade Grains, fruits, grapes (wine), olives (oil) Had to import most of their food Port of Piraeus and the Long Walls ...
... Economy based on farming and trade Grains, fruits, grapes (wine), olives (oil) Had to import most of their food Port of Piraeus and the Long Walls ...