§2.2 Politics in Athens

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Retake - Monday 27th of May
classroom: p15 
8.15-9.15

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§2.2 Politics in Athens

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Learning goals
  • four different ways a city-state could be governed.
  • how Athenian democracy worked and why it was different from democracy in the Netherlands
  • how democracy in Athens and other city-states disappeared

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What did we discuss last week?

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What kind of government is shown in the drawing?
A
An aristocracy
B
A democracy
C
A monarchy
D
None of the above

Slide 5 - Quiz

Choose the right sentence
A
In an aristocracy, the king has all the power
B
There were only bad tyrants in ancient Greece
C
The Greek city states were politically independent
D
Greek citizens did not discuss politics

Slide 6 - Quiz

What kind of political system do we have in
the Netherlands today?
A
we are a monarchy
B
we are a democracy
C
we are a democracy, but also a monarchy
D
we are an aristocracy

Slide 7 - Quiz

How can we be a democracy and also a monarchy at the same time?
A
The people elect the king
B
The king has no real power. Power is in the hands of the people.
C
The king rules together with the people
D
the king rules in the name of the people

Slide 8 - Quiz

Government in the Greek city states:

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Monarchy
At the beginning most poleis were a monarchy
This means that a king has all the power
His power is inherited by his children
Often the king receives help from a council of elders

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Aristocracy
After a while, the wealthy citizens also want to have something to say
They take weapons and put the king aside
These aristoi then make the decisions together
They also receive advice from a council of elders
Aristocracy
Aristos (ἄριστος) = the best
Kratein (κρατεῖν) = to rule
Aristocratie= the best rule

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Tiranny
Sometimes an aristocrat manages to get all the power
This is often done by force
He then becomes a tyrant with all power to himself

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Explain the difference between a tyrant and a king

Slide 13 - Question ouverte

different people, different opinions...

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In a residential area, the speed limit must be raised to 50 km/h
Agree
Disagree

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Flying should become more expensive. Then there will be less flying and that is better for the environment
Agree
Disagree

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Children only have to go to school 4 days a week
Agree
Disagree

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Democracy
The ordinary citizens of Athens have to join the army as well
That is why they want to have a say in the politics
Every male citizen aged 18+ will therefore have the right to vote
Athens then becomes a democracy
Democracy
Demos (δῆμος) = people
Kratein (κρατεῖν) = to rule
Democracy = the people rule

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The Athenian democracy

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Who decides about war and peace?
A
10 generals
B
the Judges
C
Council of 500
D
the Assembly

Slide 20 - Quiz

How many people had the day-to-day leadership?
A
10
B
50
C
500
D
6000

Slide 21 - Quiz

Who made proposals for the laws?
A
The judges
B
The assembly
C
The council of 500
D
The day-to-day leadership

Slide 22 - Quiz

Who passed or disapproved laws?
A
The judges
B
The assembly
C
The council of 500
D
The day-to-day leadership

Slide 23 - Quiz

How long have the generals ruled the army?
A
1 month
B
6 months
C
1 year
D
5 years

Slide 24 - Quiz

How does Athenian democracy differ from the Dutch one?
Athenian democracy
Dutch democracy
Politicians have politics as a profession
Citizens can vote on laws themselves
Women are not allowed to participate in politics
Politicians have another profession besides politics
Women are allowed to participate in politics
Every 4 years there is a new government
Every month there is a new government
The citizens choose who votes on the laws

Slide 25 - Question de remorquage

 Homework
Complete questions 1 to 8
Done? Answer the learning goals

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Learning goals
  • four different ways a city-state could be governed.
  • how Athenian democracy worked and why it was different from democracy in the Netherlands
  • how democracy in Athens and other city-states disappeared

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