HAIKU HUMP DAY!Write a haiku about how geography
affected Ancient Greece.5 syllables7 syllables5 syllables
DO NOW – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
INSPIRATIONAL HISTORY
October 24, 1945 – The United Nations is born
GREEK POLITICAL STRUCTURE
Monarchy – rule by a single person, or kingAristocracy – government ruled by small group of noblesOligarchy – government ruled by few powerful peopleTyrants – powerful individuals who seized control of the government by appealing to the common people for support. Unlike today, tyrants were not considered cruel or harsh
MONARCHY
State ruled by a kingRule is hereditarySome claim divine rightMycenae by 2000 BC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEoZshFCTDw
MONARCHY CONT…
ARISTOCRACY
State ruled by nobilityRule is hereditary – based on family ties,
social rank, and wealthSocial status & wealth support rulers’
authorityAthens by 594 BC
OLIGARCHY
State ruled by small group of citizensRuled based on wealth or abilityRuling group controls military
Sparta by 500 BC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwP7Sd7RacA
OLIGARCHY CONT…
TYRANNY
• Powerful individuals who seized control of government with the support of the people
• Usually nobles or wealthy class• Back then not considered harsh or cruel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Q9tbmCHmE
TYRANNY
THINK-PAIR-SHARE
What is a tyrant? What advantages/disadvantages do you think a tyrant has in ruling his
government?
DIRECT DEMOCRACY
State ruled by its citizensRule based on citizenshipMajority rule decides vote
Athens by 500 BC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSi30r-67fI
DIRECT DEMOCRACY CONT…
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BASED OFF THE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT JUST DISCUSSED.
Which forms of government feature rule based on wealth or property ownership?
In which form of government do citizens have the most power?
How does an aristocracy differ from an oligarchy?
JUDGING A DISPUTE
Work together in your assigned groups to judge a dispute. Read the scenario in your packet and together complete the assignment and come up
with your decision!
• Greeks focused on the importance of education
• Mostly wealthy families received education
• Debate and public speaking very important
• Boys sent to military school
ATHENIAN EDUCATION
• Led Athens during its Golden Age• Skilled politician, speaker and general• Had three goals for Athens:
1. strengthen Athenian democracy
2. Strengthen the empire
3. Glorify Athens
PERICLES
• Paid politicians so now NOT just the wealthy could hold positions
• Direct democracy – citizens rule directly and not through representatives
ATHENIAN DEMOCRACY
Track Page 3 of your handoutRead the quotes from Pericles
about democracy and answer the questions
PERICLES
Turn to page 4 of your handoutWith a partner do the best you can to
answer to fill in the US democracy column
ATHENIAN VS. US DEMOCRACY
Turn to page 133 in your textbookAnswer questions #3, 4, 7 and 9If you do not have the time, write
down the questions and answer for HW!
CLASSWORK/HW