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Cities of Greece: Despots, Democracies, and Rivalries

Explore the cities of ancient Greece and their forms of government, from despotism to democracy. Learn about important battles and alliances that shaped Greek history. Discover the rivalry between Sparta and Athens and the causes of the Peloponnesian War.

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Cities of Greece: Despots, Democracies, and Rivalries

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  1. Chapter 2 Lesson 2The Cities of Greecepages 76 - 81 Mr. Bondurant

  2. Chapter 2 Lesson 2The Cities of Greece • VOCABULARY: • Despot • Strait • City-state • Democracy • Monarchy • Oligarchy • Jury • Alliance

  3. B. Fighting the Persians p. 77-78 • 1. What is a despot? • 2. Why did the Greeks dislike despotism? • 3. What actions did Herodotus describe as being cruel and silly?

  4. STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER Hurrah for the flag of the free, May it wave as our banner forever, The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let despots remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray, That by their might and by their right, It waves forever!

  5. Persian Empire

  6. A. Protection from a “Wooden Wall” p.76-7 • 1. What were the two interpretations about the meaning of the oracle’s message? • 2. Why was the battle of Salamis important? • 3. How was the battle of Salamis similar to the Trojan Horse?

  7. Battle of Salamis

  8. C. The Military State of Sparta pages 78-79 • 1. Name three types of government used in the Greek city-states and the differences among them. • 2. What was the life of a Spartan like? • 3. Why was a strong army important to the Spartans? • 4. Can an individual ruler with unlimited power be counted on to be fair?

  9. D. Democracy in Athensp.79-80 • 1. What was citizenship based on in Athens? • 2. What is a jury? • 3. Why would we consider Athens to be undemocratic?

  10. E. Sparta and Athens Are Rivals p.80-81 • 1. Why did some city-states decide to leave the Delian League? • 2. Why did the Persians aid Sparta in the Peloponnesian War? • 3. What caused the Peloponnesian War? The Elephant vs. the Whale

  11. R20 • 2. Athens is burned by Persians.

  12. W26 • 2. Athens

  13. Chapter 2 lesson 1 • TOGETHER MEANS: • On the same question at the same time! • Working only with your group! • ALL brains are at work! • Everyone comes to an agreement on the answer. • Questions must be asked as a group! • You may NOT divide and copy!

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