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Exploring Ancient Greek City-States: Geography, Citizenship, and Democracy

This educational resource delves into the concept of city-states in Ancient Greece, examining their fierce independence and varying government forms. It highlights the geography that influenced their development, outlines who qualified as citizens—free, native-born men who owned land—and discusses their rights and duties. Citizens participated in democracy by gathering in the Agora to vote on laws and leaders. The contrasts between Athenian democracy and modern U.S. citizenship are also explored, alongside an engaging group activity to create your own city-state and establish its requirements.

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Exploring Ancient Greek City-States: Geography, Citizenship, and Democracy

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  1. Bell Ringer • What is a city-state? • Describe the geography of Greece. • Why did Greece have city-states? • Who were citizens of Greece? • What were the duties of the people of Ancient Greece? • What were the rights of the people of Ancient Greece? • Where did people meet to vote on ideas?

  2. Geography of Greece

  3. City-states - fiercely independent(developed various forms of government) I CAN’T WAIT TO MOVE OUT!!!!!!

  4. Athens developed a Democracy

  5. Democracy – people have power

  6. Citizens have responsibilities and treat each other as equals

  7. Only free, native-born men who owned land could be citizens What are some of the requirements you have in my classroom?

  8. Greek citizens gathered in Agora to choose officials and pass laws

  9. Citizens had the right to vote, hold office, own property, and defend themselves in court What are some of the rights you have as a citizen of the USA?

  10. Citizens duties were to serve in government and fight for polis (city-state)

  11. All male citizens could belong to assembly and vote on laws

  12. Chose leaders by lottery, not by election What would you spend your money on if you won the lottery?

  13. Thought election favored the rich

  14. Direct Democracy

  15. Gather at big meetings to decide governmental matters

  16. Every citizen votes first hand on laws

  17. Athens vs. USA

  18. Group Work • Create a name for your city-state • Decide what your requirements will be for people to become citizens • What are their rights? • What are their duties? • What kind of government do you have and why?

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