Review: Government & Laws

Overview Key Vocabulary

Athens: Birthplace of Western Civilization? Direct Democracy

We do not copy our neighbors, but are an example to them. It is true

that we are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of
the many and not of the few. Pericles Limited Democracy

Athens is a primary example of the further development of

civilization. As an ancient city state, the Athenians laid the Indirect (representative)
foundations for modern western civilization- government, Democracy
education, the arts, architecture, philosophy, science and
sports have all evolved as a result of the Athenian society.
Our focus on Athens will be its 'Golden Age' from 460 BC, Aristocracy
under the leadership of Pericles. His pursuit of the
Citizen in Athens =
development of democracy will have implications for the
Athenian society as well as continue to impact the Assembly

governments of civilizations in other parts of the world. Council of 500

Key Questions Metic

What forms of government had existed in Athens
Archons
before the people demanded more of a say?
What were the key reforms that changed Athens from Cleisthenes
a limited to a direct democracy?
Pericles
Name some key principles of democracy that were
established in Athens Socrates
How was Athenian social structure reflected in the Plato
structure of government and politics?
What were the values and ideals of the Athenians? Aristotle

What contributions made by Athens continue to Parthenon

influence modern society?
Homeric Age (Age of Homer)

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