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The Evolution of Democracy: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times

Explore the incredible journey of democracy through history, tracing its roots from Ancient Greece and the Roman Republic to the significant milestones of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment. Gain insights into how direct democracy emerged, the influence of Judeo-Christian values, and how pivotal documents like the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights shaped our understanding of rights and representation. This narrative prompts us to reflect on the relatively short time human civilization has existed and questions the notion of our importance in Earth's vast history.

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The Evolution of Democracy: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times

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  1. The Big Picture

  2. The Beginning • Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old • Modern human civilization has been around for less than 7,000 years

  3. First to introduce direct democracy. Voting was restricted to male property owners. Tradition of philosophy, architecture, and western culture. Ancient Greece – BCE -800-500 height

  4. Roman Republic 300BC-300AD • First to introduce representative government • Established a Republic and Senate. • Ruled ¼ of the human population at its peak

  5. The 10 Commandments Monotheism-belief in one God Judeo-Christian heritage and influence in America Judaism & Christianity

  6. The Middle Ages & The Magna Carta300AD-1400 • Also known as the Dark Ages • No true democratic government; mostly monarchy • Magna Carta signed in 1215; first time a sovereign was forced to yield power

  7. 14th-17th century Golden age of art, music, and science Age of Exploration and discovery of the New World The Renaissance-1300-1700

  8. 1517-1648 Revolt against abuse of religion Sale of indulgences Martin Luther New branches of Christianity The Reformation

  9. 1689 Forced King to accept representation of Parliament Right to petition and right to bear arms English Bill of Rights

  10. 18th and 19th centuries Scientific Revolution New ideas about government and natural rights John Locke & Montesquieu The Enlightenment

  11. Stop & Think! • Humans have only been around for a very short period of time within earth’s 4.5 billion year history, so why do we consider ourselves to be so important? Are we?

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