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The Glory of Athens
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Review : The Glory of Athens - Lesson 2
- Aristocrats and Tyrants Rule
- Athens Creates Democracy
- Ancient Democracy Differs from Modern Democracy
Rule by a Few
Greece, the birthplace of democracy, wasn't always a democracy.
Rule By a Few
Athens began with kings ruling until rich landowners, or aristocrats took power. Aristocracy: highest social class had power. Only a few people in power: oligarchy.
The Use of Common Currency
Oligarchy- Rule by a few wealthy aristocrats
Tyranny- rule by one powerful leader.
Sample Q's
Lesson 2 Assessment
1. a. How are oligarchy and tyranny different?
b. Describe the relationship between the power that Athens had and the way its currency was used in trade.
As Athens became more powerful, its currency did as well. its coins were used widely throughout Greece.
Cleisthenes
- Cleisthenes gained power- world's first democracy.
- Gathering at an 'assembly' to create laws.
As time passed, the role of Athenian citizens expanded to include more significant powers. For example, citizens had the responsibility to serve on juries and decide court cases.
Changes in Athenian Democracy
Constitutions End of Democracy
Myth or Reality!?
http://hmh.trunity.org/courses/155504/topics/4048027/article/5d26a959c96b404e88282b3b
Ancient vs. Modern
Direct Vs. Representative