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Exploring Government and Citizen Roles: Lessons from Ancient Greece

This study unit delves into the complex relationship between government structures and citizen involvement through the lens of Ancient Greece. It addresses essential questions regarding geography's influence on civilization, the nature of power, and the effectiveness of various governmental forms. Students will engage in comprehensive discussions and comparative analyses of historical viewpoints on governance and citizen roles. The task includes writing an essay that evaluates the benefits and drawbacks of absolute control versus democratic systems, fostering critical thinking and historical understanding.

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Exploring Government and Citizen Roles: Lessons from Ancient Greece

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  1. Unit 3: Government and Unrest A Study in the Role of the CitizenCase Study: Ancient Greece Essential Questions: • How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? • Who holds the power? • How does this group or person in power keep or lose power? • What role should the citizens have in government? Why? • Which form of government is most effective? Why? • How have debate and diplomacy shaped history?

  2. Warm-up • Take out a pen/pencil

  3. DBQ Essay Talking Policy: Talking (for any reason) results in a deduction of 5pts each time I have to ask you to not talk • DBQ regents essay: Government • Historical Context: Throughout history, societies have held different viewpoints on governmental decision-making and the roles of citizens in this decision-making process. The decision-making process can range from absolute control to democracy. • Task: Using information from the documents and your knowledge of global history and geography, write an essay in which you • Compare and contrast the different viewpoints societies have held about the process of governmental decision-making and about the role of citizens in the political decision-making process. • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a political system that is under absolute control or is a democracy.

  4. HOMEWORK* NONE – unless – you haven’t finished your Persuasive Speech Project!!!!

  5. Warm-up* • Take out a pen/pencil

  6. DBQ Essay Talking Policy: Talking (for any reason) results in a deduction of 5pts each time I have to ask you to not talk • DBQ regents essay: Government • Historical Context: Throughout history, societies have held different viewpoints on governmental decision-making and the roles of citizens in this decision-making process. The decision-making process can range from absolute control to democracy. • Task: Using information from the documents and your knowledge of global history and geography, write an essay in which you • Compare and contrast the different viewpoints societies have held about the process of governmental decision-making and about the role of citizens in the political decision-making process. • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a political system that is under absolute control or is a democracy.

  7. HOMEWORK NONE – unless – you haven’t finished your Persuasive Speech Project!!!!

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