4.5 SkillBuilder activity COMMUNICATING 1. State the three types of government many Greek states had before Athens started democracy. Identify the main differences between them. 2. Conduct research to ýnd out how modern democracy is different from ancient Greek democracy.
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Learning pathways LEVEL1 1, 2, 3, 8
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REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. What did the ancient Greek city-states have in common? Select all that apply. A. Language and alphabet B. Ruling systems C. Gods D. Laws and traditions E. Festivals and myths 2. In _______ BCE, Athens introduced a new system of government called democracy. 3. Identify the correct words to complete the passage.
Someone suspected of trying to grab wealth / power / children in Athens could be ostracised. Ostracism meant that if 600 / 6000 / 60000 citizens spoke up against a man, he could be exiled from Athens for 5 / 10 / 25 years. 4. Identify what effect the Spartan conquest had on the Messenians. 5. Around what time did Sparta become an oligarchy? Explain what this meant. ANALYSE AND APPLY 6. Using SOURCE2 , explain the difference between the Athenian Assembly and the Council of 500. 7. Describe the scene in SOURCE3 and suggest what impression it gives of the character of the Athenian Assembly meetings. 8. Examine SOURCE4 and explain who could be Spartan citizens. 9. Describe powers held in Sparta by each of these institutions: the Ephorate, the Gerousia and the Assembly. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 10. Using the sources in this lesson, deduce if ordinary citizens had more power in Athens or in Sparta. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
Jacaranda Humanities Alive 7 Victorian Curriculum Third Edition
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