Greek Democracy A Four Corner Debate Video review

Greek Democracy: A Four Corner Debate

Video review! As you watch the video, please write down details that would help you answer the following question: Did Ancient Greece have a true democracy?

Review of terms Explain what the following are; Ekklesia Boule Dikasteria

4 Corner Debate Each corner has a different statement (Strongly Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree) On your handout, BEFORE moving, you will choose your initial position, and write your reasoning. Please wait for the teachers go-ahead to move. IMPORTANT NOTES: It will help to take your reading with you. PLEASE pay close attention to the oral instructions as they will be given THROUGHOUT the activity!

Debate statement: Ancient Greece had a true democracy.

Your options: Strongly Agree: Yes, Ancient Greece had a true democracy. Agree: Ancient Greece had a democracy; however, it had various aspects that are no longer considered part of a democracy. Disagree: Ancient Greece had components of a democracy, but was not a complete democracy. Strongly Disagree: No, Ancient Greece did not have a true democracy.

Final Position and Justification As you write down your final position and justification, remember that this is what you think, not what you think is right.

Do YOU think that election by lottery should be used in our government in Canada today? Why or Why not?