Paragraph 3.2 - Birth of democracy - 2023

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What are we talking about today?

Today

Paragraph 3.2 - Birth of democracy 

At the end of the lesson you will know/be able to…

• explain at least three differences between Dutch and ancient Athenian democracy 
• explain at least three other forms of government in ancient Greek poleis 

Direct and indirect; who has which?

• Read together: 'Democracy in the Netherlands' and 'Democracy made simple' (TB 55)
• Make in pairs: exercise 2 and 3 (WB 79-80) 

Different ways to rule

After this slide five multiple choice questions will follow. Read and make exercise 4 (WB 81) now in pencil and correct (if necessary) in pen after each question 

What type of government is ruled by a small group of wealthy and influential individuals?

1. Monarchy
2. Aristocracy
3. Oligarchy
4. Theocracy

Which form of government is ruled by a single leader who inherits the position based on family lineage?

1. Monarchy
2. Theocracy
3. Tyranny
4. Oligarchy

In which type of government do religious leaders hold political power?

1. Theocracy
2. Tyranny
3. Monarchy
4. Aristocracy

What form of government is ruled by a small, privileged class, often based on hereditary status?

1. Aristocracy
2. Monarchy
3. Theocracy
4. Oligarchy

Which type of government is characterized by a single ruler who holds absolute power and often uses it oppressively?

1. Theocracy
2. Tyranny
3. Monarchy
4. Aristocracy

Who is a citizen?

• Individual: read 'Citizenship in Athens' (TB 56) and write down on your white board who were citizens of Ancient Athens
• Pair: compare your definition with that of your partner and agree on one definition 
• Share with the class

So....

Free, male, adult, born in Athens of Athenian parents and able to afford armour in order to defend the polis

What did the 10% do?

Think: read individually 'Politics in Athens' and the sticky note next to the main text (TB 56)

Pair: make exercise 7 and 8 (WB 82-3)

Share: questions about the exercises?

To do

Study key words of paragraph 3.1 and 3.2

Make exercise 6 (WB 82)

Sparta: different government and society 

• Read together: ' Politics in Sparta' (TB 57)
• Make exercise 9  (WB 83-4)
• Want to know more about Ancient Sparta? Listen to the podcast 'The Ancients' and this month there will episodes on Ancient Sparta. I have listened to the first and it might be to quick for you, but still, I'm having a blast already

The best way?

• Individual: what kind of government do we have in the Netherlands? Try to be as precise as possible. Write it in your notebook
• Pair: compare, discuss and agree upon one definition
• Share: who thinks they have nailed it? 
• The Netherlands is a monarchy with a parlementarian democracy  
• Read together: 'Thinking about politics'
• Make exercise 10 and 12 (WB 84-5)