Transcript Greek Democracy

6-2.1
Describe the development of ancient Greek
culture (Hellenistic period), including the
concept of citizenship and the early forms of
democracy in Athens.
6-2.2
Analyze the role of Alexander the Great
(Hellenistic Period), Socrates, Plato,
Archimedes, Aristotle, and others in the
transmission of Greek governance, literature,
philosophy, the arts, math, and science.
Athenian Democracy
• CITIZENSHIPAny adult male born
in Athens were
considered citizens
• This meant you
could vote for or
against any law
• This is a direct
DEMOCRACY
U.S.Democracy
• The U.S. has a INDIRECT
DEMOCRACY
• This means we elect
representatives to vote for
laws for us.
• Laws have to be approved
by both the Senate and
House of Representatives.
Then the laws must be
signed by the President.
PERICLES
• The greatest leader of
Athens was PERICLES
• Under PERICLES
leadership democracy,
art, literature,
architecture, and
philosophy thrived.
• This time period is
called the “Golden
Age” of Athens
6-2.2
Analyze the role of Alexander the
Great (Hellenistic Period), Socrates,
Plato, Archimedes, Aristotle, and
others in the transmission of Greek
governance, literature, philosophy,
the arts, math, and science.