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Ancient Greek Political Systems Monday, March 24 Two Political Systems Totalitarianism and democracy have their roots in ancient Greece; both forms exist in the _____________ world Totalitarianism Totalitarianism: a form of government that uses ________ and power to rule a people This form of culture had its roots in the ancient Greek city-state of ___________ boys left home when they were 7 years old to train to become __________ (newborn males judged to be weak were left to die of exposure) women were taught to be fit, brave and patriotic Totalitarianism (ctd.) Helots were slaves who provided the necessary food and _________ for Spartan males and females; the Helots outnumbered the Spartans Keeping this in mind, why did it make sense that the Spartans adopted a totalitarianism form of government? Democracy Democracy: _____________ political system upon which our democratic system is based All citizens were equal before the _____ and directly participated in government activities Slaves and women were not allowed ________________; slavery was eventually abolished Athenian youth were encouraged to develop artistic and intellectual talents, which led to ancient Greece’s “Golden Age”. Considering the values of Athens, why does it make sense that they developed a democratic form of government? How is the Athenian form of democracy different from our own?