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Grade 6 Unit: Ancient Greece Standard 3: Societies are shaped by beliefs, ideas, and diversity. Big Idea: Democracy The Ancient Greeks developed a form of government known as "demokratia". This word translates to "rule by the people." For example, democratic principles appear in the Athenian Constitution. The development of this document was led by Cleisthenes. This Athenian nobleman rejected the tyrannical practices of earlier rulers. While this Athenian Democracy did not last forever, the ideas and principles of Cleisthenes' reforms impacted the modern world. The original Athenian Constitution is lost. However, Aristotle wrote a history of the document's development and ideas. Aristotle also wrote Politics, a review of forms of government. These two documents, a selection from The Athenian Constitution, and Aristotle's Politics, book 6, chapter 2, provide a context for early democracy. Social Studies – Grade 6 01/12/2015 Benchmark 1 Which idea or belief about democracy most shaped Greek civilization? What evidence and arguments support your claim? Benchmark 2 How did previous Athenian leaders create the unhappiness that led to the development of democracy in Athens? What evidence and arguments support your claim? Benchmark 3 What parts of Athenian democracy seem to disagree with current ideas about democracy in the United States? What evidence and arguments support your response? Social Studies – Grade 6 01/12/2015