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The Greek City-States In this lesson, students will identify characteristics of the Greek city-states.

The Greek City-States In this lesson, students will identify characteristics of the Greek city-states. Students will be able to identify and/ or define the following terms: Polis Golden Age Democracy Helots

It is important to remember that mountains separated the Greek city-states.

It is important to remember that mountains separated the Greek city-states.

The Polis • The hilly terrain separated the Greeks. Though the Greeks shared a

The Polis • The hilly terrain separated the Greeks. Though the Greeks shared a common language and religion, they never developed a unified system of government. • The Greeks lived in separate, independent city-states. • The Greek word for a “city-state” was a polis.

This magnificent building is the Parthenon. The Parthenon was a temple in Athens, a

This magnificent building is the Parthenon. The Parthenon was a temple in Athens, a Greek polis.

Athens • Athens was an important polis in ancient Greece. • The people of

Athens • Athens was an important polis in ancient Greece. • The people of Athens developed democracy. • Democracy is a system of government where citizens vote or participate in government.

In Athenian democracy, only free men born in Athens could vote. Women, slaves, and

In Athenian democracy, only free men born in Athens could vote. Women, slaves, and foreigners could not vote.

This is a painting of the famous Athenian philosopher, Socrates. He encouraged his followers

This is a painting of the famous Athenian philosopher, Socrates. He encouraged his followers to ask questions.

The Golden Age of Athens • Athens experienced a golden age. • A golden

The Golden Age of Athens • Athens experienced a golden age. • A golden age is a time of peace, prosperity, and great achievements. • The Athenians produced great works of literature, philosophy, and art.

Sparta was another important Greek polis.

Sparta was another important Greek polis.

Sparta • Sparta was a militaristic polis. • In Sparta, all men had to

Sparta • Sparta was a militaristic polis. • In Sparta, all men had to serve in the military. • Weak or disabled babies were left to die.

A Spartan’s life revolved around the military. A Spartan man was a soldier for

A Spartan’s life revolved around the military. A Spartan man was a soldier for most of his life.

Helots • The Spartans had helots or slaves. • The helots farmed for the

Helots • The Spartans had helots or slaves. • The helots farmed for the Spartans. • While the helots farmed, the Spartans focused on military affairs. • Life in Sparta differed greatly from life in Athens.

The Spartans had enslaved the helots.

The Spartans had enslaved the helots.

Questions for Reflection: • What was a polis and why did the Greeks develop

Questions for Reflection: • What was a polis and why did the Greeks develop the polis? • Define a golden age and name a Greek polis that experienced a golden age. • List three differences between the ancient Greek polis of Athens and Sparta. • Who were the helots and how were they treated? • Describe Athenian democracy.

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