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History Alive

History Alive. Governments and Athens / Sparta. Monarchy. Under a monarchy, the power to make political decisions is in the hands of the King or Queen Kings elected ---- Dynasties Make laws / levy taxes --- Provide Protection

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History Alive

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  1. History Alive Governments and Athens / Sparta

  2. Monarchy • Under a monarchy, the power to make political decisions is in the hands of the King or Queen • Kings elected ---- Dynasties • Make laws / levy taxes --- Provide Protection • Due to wars, kings could not provide protection --- small groups of people took over

  3. Oligarchy • A few people --- wealthy landowners (Aristocracy) Rich got richer – Poor got poorer Rich looked out for each other (laws favored rich) Poor turned to others who controlled the army for leadership

  4. Tyranny • A tyrant or unlawful ruler • Has the support or control of the military • Some become cruel or harsh • Solon – outlawed debt slavery • Draco – Very strict laws and punishments most often punishment was death “Draconian Law”

  5. Democracy • People (citizens – free adult males) • All citizens share power – allowed to vote • Direct vs. Indirect (Representative) • Direct – all citizens vote on all issues • Indirect – we vote for representatives “idiot” – one who has the right to vote but does not

  6. Why was Athens Called a Democracy? • Citizens – all free males over 18 • Could vote • Council of 500 • Assembly (larger) • Direct Democracy

  7. How did Athenians get the goods they needed for everyday life • Marketplace called the agora • Developed its own coins

  8. How did Athenians train the minds and bodies of boys • Boys and girls educated differently • Boys – book learning and physical training gymnastics and wrestling some had private teachers reading, writing, math, lit. Girls – cook, clean, spin thread, weave cloth

  9. How were women and slaves treated in Athens • Women • Could not inherit or own property • Could not vote • Most took care of the home (raised kids) • Never went out alone • Supervised slaves • Slaves • Performed many jobs • Taught children • Many had skilled jobs

  10. Why was Sparta called an Oligarchy? • 30 people ruled • 2 kings • Other 28 were elected • Council of Elders – real power • At least 60 years old

  11. How did Spartans get the goods they needed for everyday life? • Took land by force • Some fertile land • Slaves (Helots) produced goods • Got slaves by conquering others • Equals, Half Citizens, Helots (slaves)

  12. How did Spartans train boys and girls so they could protect the city-state? • Start at 7 • Let sick kids die • Retirement at age 60 • Discipline and strength • Be tough or else

  13. How were women and slaves treated in Sparta? • Women • Strong, healthy, ready to fight • Took care of property in war • Protect Sparta • Had some rights (property / remarry) • Slave • Set free if they fought • Treated poorly, often killed • Some rights • Helots (80% of Sparta)

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