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Do Now – Friday, October 25 th. Complete your Do Now Paper and prepare to turn in! Only 6 more days of the marking period!. Inspirational History. October 25, 1973 – President Nixon suspends bombing of North Vietnam. For Discussion….
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Do Now – Friday, October 25th Complete your Do Now Paper and prepare to turn in! Only 6 more days of the marking period!
Inspirational History October 25, 1973 – President Nixon suspends bombing of North Vietnam
For Discussion… What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a democracy? Answer in 4 to 5 complete sentences.
Athens Focus on education Only sons of wealthy went to school Trained in logic & public speaking
Athens – “Age of Pericles” • Strengthen Democracy • Paid officials • Introduction of direct democracy • Athenian Empire • Organized Delian League • Made strongest navy in world • Glorifying Athens • Beautified Athens • Paid artists, architects & workers
Primary Source Quotes Read the quotes on page one of your packet and answer the questions silently in complete sentences.
Compare Athenian Government to United States Government Work with a partner to complete the chart comparing Athenian democracy and the U.S. democracy Use the information from the Athenian government side of the chart and use your knowledge of U.S. government to complete the other side of the chart
Sparta Had the most powerful army in Greece Individualism was discouraged Boys left home and joined the army from age 7 to 30 Did not value the arts or other intellectual pursuits
Sparta What do you think this Spartan phrase means: “Come back with your shield or on it.”