Ancient Athens Map Skills and Athenian Roles

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What are the three titles of Residents in Ancient Athens?

Citizens, Migrants, and Refugees

Residents, Visitors, and Foreigners

Residents, Settlers, and Nomads

Citizens, Metics, and Slaves (correct)

What is the basis of Democracy?

It is fair that citizens be allowed to rule themselves (correct)

Individual rights are the highest value

Majority rule is fair

The common good is the highest value

Which group of people did not have voting rights in Ancient Athens?

Women and Metics

Citizens and Migrants

Metics and Slaves

Women, Metics, and Slaves (correct)

What is NOT a pillar of modern Democracy?

The common good Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concept in mapping skills?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the 6 building blocks of Athenian Democracy is MOST similar to modern Canadian Democracy?

Majority rule Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about ancient Athenian society?

Slavery was an accepted part of society Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between ancient Athenian Democracy and modern Democracy?

Individual and minority rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary requirement for citizens to participate in the Assembly?

They had to be male citizens Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of an oligarchy?

Governed by a small group of wealthy citizens Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Athenian council that consisted of 500 members?

The Boule Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the Athenian courts?

To settle disputes Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Trojan War in Greek history?

It was a major event in Greek history Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method of voting in Athenian Democracy?

Placing pebbles in vases Signup and view all the answers

What was a major criticism of Athenian Democracy?

It was limited to only a small portion of the population Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of women in Athenian Democracy?

They were confined to domestic roles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mapping Skills

A map of ancient Greece is essential to understand directions, scale, titles, and legends.

Athenian Roles

Residents of Ancient Athens consisted of:
- Citizens: had rights, freedoms, and responsibilities
- Metics: non-Athenian free people with limited rights
- Slaves: had minimal rights and performed laborious tasks

Gender Roles and Responsibilities in Athenian Society

Understanding of gender roles and responsibilities in Ancient Athens is crucial
Compare and contrast roles and responsibilities of both genders

The Building Blocks of Athenian Democracy

6 building blocks of Athenian Democracy must be identified and compared with modern Canadian Democracy
Key idea: citizens should be allowed to rule themselves
Principles:
- Majority rule (more than 50%) is fair
- People of the same social class should have equal rights
- Women, slaves, and metics were denied voting rights
- Slavery was an accepted part of Athenian society
- Individual and minority rights were not considered in Athenian democracy
- The common good was the highest value

Decision Making in Athenian Democracy

3 pillars of Athenian Democracy:
- The Assembly: all male citizens had the right to belong and vote
- The Council of 500
- The Court
Students should understand the structure and function of each pillar

Introduction to Athenian Democracy

Athens was part of ancient Greece, comprising various city-states
Greek history reflects diverse forms of governance: monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy

Geographic and Historical Context

Greece features mountainous landscapes and islands
Major events in Greek history include the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, the Trojan War, and the rise of democracy

Forms of Government

Monarchy: ruled by a single power or tyrant
Oligarchy: governed by a small group of wealthy citizens
Democracy: power vested in the people, with elected officials and citizen participation

Athenian Democracy

Democracy emerged in Athens around 508 BC, emphasizing "people power"
Key governmental bodies: the Ecclesia (assembly), the Boule (council), and the courts

Democratic Processes

Voting: citizens participated in decision-making through methods like placing pebbles in vases
Eligibility: only male citizens who met specific criteria could vote, excluding women, slaves, and foreigners

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Description

Test your knowledge of mapping skills and roles in Ancient Athens. Identify directions, scale, titles, and legends in a Greek map and understand the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of different roles in Ancient Athens.