Legacy of Greece & Rome
Who ruled in Athens?
Adult males
Residents
No foreigners, women, or slaves
Define monarchy.
A government in which power is in the hands of a single person.
Who had voting rights in the Roman Republic?
Free born males.
Who taught Aristotle?
Plato
Does Gonzo have low self esteem?
Yes.
What are the 3 branches of Government that are still used today?
Legislative branch, executive branch, judicial branch
Which type of government do we use today?
Republic.
What two Roman groups struggled for power?
Patricians and Plebeians.
What is the Socratic Method?
The Socratic Method is a series of questions is asked not only to draw individual answers, but also to encourage fundamental insight into the issue at hand.
How many dogs does Gonzo have?
3
Why did the Greeks develop a direct democracy?
They didn’t want to be ruled by authoritarian ruler.
Define aristocracy.
A government in which power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility.
What government did Athens claim to create?
Athens claimed they created the first democracy.
Who formed the Council of 500?
Cliesthenes
How long has Gonzo been teaching at Lemon Bay?
1
What was Plato's legacy?
The use of reason to develop a more just society that’s focused on equality, and establish a foundation for modern democracy.
Define oligarchy.
A government in which power is in the hands of a few people - especially one in which rule is based upon wealth.
After overthrowing the king, what new government did Roman aristocrats develop?
Republic.
What were the 2 fields of study Plato used as his foundation?
Physics (study of nature) and epistemology (study of knowledge) were his foundation.
What's Gonzo's least favorite sport?
Soccer.
How did Aristotle influence Rome?
Aristotle's philosophical work influenced ideas from late antiquity all the way through the Renaissance.
What was the senate like in Ancient Rome?
In Ancient Rome the senate was the representatives of the people and was a part of the legislative branch. It controlled foreign and financial policies and advised consuls.
What were the 4 main types of government?
Monarchy, oligarchy, aristocracy, and direct democracy.
What was Aristotle's main focus?
The concept of logic.
What is the name of Gonzo's armadillo?
Hank.