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How did the greek legal traditions contribute to the development of contemporary political systems?

Democracy v. Oligarchy

What were the rights and responsibilities of citizens and non-citizens in classical greek city-state?

Developed their sense of democratic and republican

Citizens had a say in government, non citizens did not

Democracy: government for the people by the people, of the people.

period of origin: 5th century bc

Oligarchy: system governed by a small group of powerful people.

Period of origin: 10th century bc

citizen

oligarchy

legally recognized subject or national of a state or common wealth, either native or naturalized.

Classical Civilization

small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Direct Democracy

its a broad term for a long period of cultural history centered on the mediterranean sea and continues through the rise of alexander the great

what were the contributions of Pythagoras and Archimedes?

a form of democracy which people decide policy initiatives directly.

A-solved for pi

P- pythagorean theory

What are some institutions in contemporary society that are derived from classical Greece?

what mathematics, originated from classical Greece and how were these ideas diffused?

In the current era of technology and convenience it is hard to believe a civilization that thrived from 1000 B.C. to 323 B.C. made any lasting contributions; however, the ancient Greeks have made an impact on history that is still visible in modern society. Many of their ideas and innovations are taught today in schools worldwide.

Geometry, and now its used in teaching.

During this time period, how did Greeks sustain themselves economically?

Farming, sailors, and fisherman.

What was the earliest form of government in Ancient or Pre-CLassical Greece?

what are some examples of art and architecture that demonstrate an artistic ideal or visual principal of classical greece?

Monarchy which is a type of government that is ruled by a king.

greek temple architecture,doric,ionic, and corinthian.

Childrens Roles

Ancient or Pre-Classical Greek History Overview

Roles of Families

  • Had a difficult time surviving
  • Died in the first couple of days
  • Didn’t receive names until the 10th day
  • Born deformed-left on a mountain
  • Females were more abandoned than male
  • Wrapped in cloth until 2 years old to build strong & straight limbs
  • Spent majority of their time with their mother
  • Boys at the age of 7 were sent to leave about the military and weren't allowed to leave until 30.
  • At the age of 12 or 13 girls hit puberty & got married.
  • Age 18 men were sent into the army

  • Men were around 25 or 30 & Women were 12 & 13 whenever they got married.
  • Father, Uncle, or Brother chose for the girl who she was going to marry.
  • Didn’t meet the man until wedding day
  • could marry their 1st or 2nd cousins
  • No marriage ceremony
  • The men’s parents would live with them
  • Divorce was common, men had to return the woman’s dowry & the kids stayed with their father.

What were the roles of women, children, and family in classical Greek city-states?

Women:

  • Very few rights
  • Under the control of men
  • No role in politics
  • Wealthy- Didn’t work
  • Could only be a religious priestess
  • Supervised the slaves
  • Manage the household
  • Weaving & Cooking
  • Poor women worked outside

When these early civilizations collapsed, writing was lost. Why is writing of great significance to a civilization?

Writing is a great significance to a civilization because it was the only resource we have to trace back to the past.

Why did these kingdoms collapse and what were the consequences of their collapse?

The Peloponnesian War

  • Consequences
  • Greece had returned to a setting of independent, disorganized city-states, many of them exhausted by decades of war and civil strife.
  • We know less than we might have if the collapse wouldn't have happened.
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