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

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AGE 2. The Time of Greeks and Romans
3.3 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

00:24
a monarchy is hereditary.

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

Slide 11 - Quiz

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

Slide 12 - Quiz

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

Slide 13 - Quiz

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

Slide 14 - 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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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 16 - Quiz

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

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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 18 - Quiz

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

Slide 19 - Quiz

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

Slide 21 - Quiz

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

Slide 22 - 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 23 - Quiz

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

Slide 24 - Open question

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

Slide 25 - Open question

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

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Slide 27 - Video

Lesson 3.3 Ancient Democracy

While many poleis were ruled by one man, a king, the people of Athens came with a new political system.
They called it: DEMOCRACY

Demos =   the people
Cratein=   to rule

So democracy is: rule by the people.
Today, our country is a democracy too.


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Lesson 3.3 Ancient Democracy

other ways to rule a city / state:

MONARCHY:  one person has all the power. That person is a                                 KING (monarch)

ARISTOCRACY: power is in the hands of a small group of rich                             men called NOBLES (edelen) or ARISTOCRATS

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Lesson 3.3 Ancient Democracy
Democracy in Athens

Who had power? Athenian Citizens
Who were citizens? Athenian men (women, slaves and foreigners could not be citizens).
Citizens had rights (vote), and obligations (serve in the army)

Important decisions were made in the general assembly (ecclsesia).
Because not everybody had time for politics every day, there was a smaller council of 500 citizens (boule), that dealt with everyday governing. 

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