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AGE 2. The Time of Greeks and Romans
2.2 Ancient Democracy

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AGE 2. The Time of Greeks and Romans
2.2 Ancient Democracy

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What you can explain /  do after this lesson
  • explain the term democracy
  • explain what forms of government the Greek poleis had
  • explain the two democratic assemblies in Athens
  • explain the term ostracism 
  • explain the difference between a direct and an indirect democracy
Finished with this lesson? Then check if you can answer these questions in your own words

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Word Duty






Democracy: system of government where the people (demos) are in charge
Aristocracy: system of government where the best (aristos) or nobles are in charge
Citizenship: set of rights and obligations between a country and its people
Ecclesia: general assembly where all citizens gathered
Boule: council of 500 citizens in Athens that carried out everyday governing activities
Strategoi: jobs for which people were elected, for instance ship captains and generals
Ostracism: vote to ban someone from Athens
Monarchy: a country that has a king or a queen












KEY WORDS

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1. Intro questions.

a. When a text is about gods and beliefs it is about:
A
culture
B
religion
C
politics
D
economics

Slide 4 - Quiz



b. When a text is about trade and money, it is about:
A
culture
B
religion
C
politics
D
economics

Slide 5 - Quiz



c. When a text is about art, fashion, poetry,
architecture etc., it is about:
A
culture
B
religion
C
politics
D
economics

Slide 6 - Quiz



d. When a text is about government, power and laws, it is about:
A
culture
B
religion
C
politics
D
economics

Slide 7 - Quiz

1e. This lesson is about:
A
culture
B
religion
C
politics
D
economics

Slide 8 - Quiz

First make a note in your notebook.
Lesson 2.2: Ancient democracy.

  • In history lessons we deal with several aspects of societies, for example:

  • religion:       this is about gods and beliefs.
  • culture:        this is about art, fashion, poetry, architecture etc.
  • politics:        this is about government, power and laws
  • economy:    this is about trade and money

  • Lesson 2.2 deals with politics.


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Slide 10 - Video

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Slide 11 - Video

00:24
a monarchy is hereditary.

(yes, you need to look up the word hereditary yourself...)
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 12 - Quiz

00:33
aristocrats were usually the
A
the richest people
B
the smartest people
C
the strongest people
D
the tallest people

Slide 13 - Quiz

00:46
a tyrant was elected by the other aristocrats
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 14 - Quiz

01:10
democracy
aristocracy
monarchy
tyranny
the best rule
power is taken by force
the people rule
a king rules

Slide 15 - Drag question

Make a note in your notebook 
Different Greek poleis had different political systems.
For example, a polis could be a:

  • monarchy:    a king rules
  • aristocracy:   a group of rich people rule
  • tyranny:         someone takes power by force and rules
  • democracy:  the people rule



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2a What kind of political system do we have in
the Netherlands today?
A
we are a monarchy
B
we are a democracy
C
we are a democracy, but also a monarchy
D
we are an aristocracy

Slide 17 - Quiz

2b. How can we be a democracy and also a monarchy at the same time?
A
The people elect the king
B
The king has no real power. Power is in the hands of the people.
C
The king rules together with the people
D
the king rules in the name of the people

Slide 18 - Quiz

3a. Read the intro, p 59 or listen:

You see the word parliament several times.
What is a parliament?
A
the king and his family
B
the government
C
all people with voting rights
D
the people's representatives

Slide 19 - Quiz

5c. In Athens, who could become citizens?
A
women
B
men
C
slaves
D
foreigners

Slide 20 - Quiz

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Slide 21 - Video

00:15
Before Athens became a democracy, it was a(n):
A
monarchy
B
tyranny
C
aristocracy

Slide 22 - Quiz

00:47
Cleistenes was the leader who gave more power to the people. Why is that surprising?

Slide 23 - Open question

01:14
What change did Pericles make in the democratic system?

He decided that every citizen:
A
should pay money in order to have the right to vote.
B
got money if they voted for him
C
got money if they elected a new assembly
D
got money if they attended the general assembly

Slide 24 - Quiz

01:15
Did Pericles make Athens more or less democratic?
Explain your answer.

Slide 25 - Open question

01:43
Explain the difference between a direct democracy and an indirect democracy in your own words.

Slide 26 - Open question

Slide 27 - Video

congratulations: FINISHED
But you can check out the next videos for extra information about this subject.

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