Athens
What form of government did Athens have?
Democracy
What was Sparta best known for?
It's military/discipline
What was the "Senate" in the Roman Republic?
A group of elected men who voted on laws and advised leaders.
Who was Julius Caesar and what what did he do?
A dictator who ended the Repulic and started the "Roman Empire"
a. Declaration of Independence
b. The Constitution
c. Articles of Confederation
B. The Constitution
What were 2 requirements for voting in Athens?
Free, man, over 18, born in the city
True or False: Sparta had only 1 king and a council of elders.
Explain
False; Sparta had 2 kings
What were the "12 Tables"?
Written down laws that were "clear and fair"
Why did the senate fear Caesar?
Daily Double: How did the Senate "solve" this?
He had too much power and they thought he would become a king.
DD: They assasinated/murdered Caesar
What is one aspect of Spartan society tht America used to use?
Hint: Think about wars/how we used to run the military
Draft/Mandatory Military Service for Men
What was the "Assembly"?
A meeting for male citizens to vote on laws and make decisions
What could Spartan women do that Athenian women could not?
Own/Inherit land, conduct business, speak freely in public
What do we call the group of "Upper Class" Citizens in Rome's Republic?
Daily Double: What about the "lowest" group of citizens?
Patricians
DD: Plebeians
Who spoke for the Emperor and enforced his rules outside of the capital, in the different regions of the empire?
Governors
The US got our idea for the "Senate" from the Roman Republic. What bigger group/organization is the US Senate a part of?
Congress/Legislative Branch
Why did Athens value education?
A belief that informed citizens make better choices/participate more.
What empire did Spartans fight against at the Battle of Thermopylae?
Daily Double: What was King Leonidas' strategy for the battle?
Persia/Persians
DD: Funnel Persia's massive army into a mountain pass where numbers mean nothing.
What is one way the Roman Republic limited power in government?
Term limits or Checks and Balances/Branches
What are 2 things Roman emperors had complete control over that let them stay in power?
Military, Taxes/Money, and/or Appointment Power (Giving people jobs in GOV)
What idea did the US borrow from Ancient Athens?
Daily Double: How is the US version different?
Democracy
DD: It is representative; elected oficials make decisions for their citizens
How was democracy in Athens different then the democracy in the US today?
Sparta's government was considered an "oligarchy". What does this mean?
A small, influential group at the top holds all/most of the power.
What is a republic?
A form of government where citizens elect representatives who make decisions with unlimited power.
What was the main cause of Rome's fall?
Imperialism; The empire became so large and diverse it was impossible to manage effectively.
Explain the "Checks and Balances"/"Seperate Powers" system that we borowed from Ancient Rome?
No one person/group should have to much control, so we seperate the powers of government into different groups that ensure the other groups don't get crazy.