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8.2 Greek Society and Economy Intro to Greek Society Women Spartan Women Greek Society Aristocrats Citizens and Non-Citizens Slaves Greek Economic Expansion Conquest Colonization The First Coins Athens grows rich Effects of Expansion Spoke the same language Worshiped the same god Allowed slavery had a class system Different governments, economies and ways of organizing society. Freedom but few rights Poor women worked outdoors, farms, market Rich women stayed home to raise family Keep track of money, slaves, make clothes, and prepare meals Women have more rights and freedom Sell property, educated, trained in sports Complex Class System Early city states were controlled by aristocrats or kings Their right was to hold political power, large plots of land Lots of free time for politics and leisure (slaves did all the work) Adult males made up citizens Noncitizens had limited rights Tenant Farmers- paid rent to farm on others land Metics- not citizens, but free The ownership and control by other people Most slaves were prisoners of war, but others bought and traded Abandoned children Some had good jobs, others treated harshly No legal rights. With no land, Greeks needed to find ways to lead their people Sparta- War and conquest Conquered and made them slaves for support of their culture Moving to a new area due to overpopulation and land hunger Looked for area near the water for trade and good farm land. Brought a flame to symbolize their ties with their old city. Most never retuned The kings of Lydia (Turkey) made the first coins. Coins gradually replaced the barter system Used to trade and buy goods. Economic revolution Trade made them rich, little farm land but good port city Needed grain and traded pottery jewelry for it. Ships always filling harbor with luxury goods Athenians could afford to pay for. Trade influenced culture, new customs and ideas Colonies had a positive economic and cultural effect on Greece Merchants gained importance due to wealth Changes to government 8.3 Democracy in Athens Intro Before Democracy Oligarchies Phalanx Tyranny Beginning of Democracy Later Reforms Age of Pericles Education for Democracy Business of Government The Courts Limited Democracy Direct Democracy Athens continued to build democracy through its people, not war. Spartans feared the democratic trend in Athens Aristocrats wanted to keep power A council of leaders who were Aristocrats Created laws and punishments A formation of heavily fortified soldiers Did not need horses, so many men could join Groups helped shape governments b/c all men needed to be accounted for Began as champions of the citizens Did not allow others to be involved in decision making. Tired to be fair but could not keep promises, some ruled harshly Solon was elected and chose to put Athens of the path to democracy by ending some slavery practices and pushing people to vote Reduced the power of the rich More people(citizens) could vote Legal decision in the hands of people (Jury) Pay for jury service, allowed more people to participate Class system began to change Citizenship given rights and responsibilities Ed. helped promote democracy (well-rounded citizens) Most reserved for boys 7yr thorough higher ed. Assembly main political body (40x a Year) Boule decided issues to vote on. All Citizens had a chance to be on Boule Many types of courts made up of Juries 100’s to 1000’s on Jury The people decide w/o bribes Women, foreigners could not vote Slaves no rights Only citizens could vote Needed active involvement DD worked b/c of smaller population Rep Democracy is for larger populations Ideals transferred to us today. Final Question: Summarize Athenian Democracy. Use the chart on page 262 as well as your notes to write a good paragraph (5-7 sentences).