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Unit 2 
Journal 12
The Greek Polis

literally means city in Greek. It could also mean citizenship and body of citizens. In modern historiography "polis" is normally used to indicate the ancient Greek city-states, like Classical Athens and its contemporaries, so polis is often translated as "city-state".

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a. Compare the origins and structure of the Greek polis, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. 


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12) JOURNAL ENTRY, “THE GREEK POLIS”

Essential Question – What are the components of the early Greek governments of Athens and Sparta?

·       On the Right Side - Using the information from the “Activating Words” and from page 127  - Create a T-Chart and give a Positive and a Negative for each type of government: Monarchy, Aristocracy, Oligarchy, and Direct Democracy.

Then in 3-5 sentences, describe how Athens form of Direct Democracy is different from that of American Democracy.  (Information on pg. 134-135) or this link.

·       On the Left Side- Using all available resources, compare and contrast the two city-states of Athens and Sparta using a T-Chart (Social, Political, Economic, Religion and Military). 

o   Underneath this write a paragraph about why each of these great city-states finally fell from power. (Information found in Athens and Sparta handout).

Textbook Link: Chapter 5 Section 2 (pg. 127-133)
Textbook Link: Chapter 5 Section 3 (pg. 134-139)
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Link compares Athenian Democracy to American Democracy.
Democratic techniques were much different in Ancient Athens than they are in present day, in countries like the United States. 


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In this lesson, you'll examine forces that shaped a Spartan society of elite warriors. We'll also explore the stratified caste system created by Lycurgus.

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The two cities of Athens and Sparta were bitter rivals in ancient times in Greece. Geographically they are very close to each other, but very different in their values, life styles, and culture.

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Oligarchy and aristocracy are classical regimes or forms of government discussed by Plato, the Greek philosopher. 

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A brief look into the history of Athens.

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History of Athens

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History/Culture of Sparta


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