Greek Polis and Roman Republic Overview

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Describe Greek Polis (Athens)?

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Life was based around art and education, Philosophy, Government, Women had no rights.

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Describe the Democracy of Greek Polis (Athens)?

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Rule by the people, People VOTE, Founded in Athens, Only male citizens were allowed to vote.

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Describe Sparta of Greek Polis (Athens)?

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Military State, Helots - slaves, Boys went to train for the military at age 7, Women could own land and physically train.

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Describe Roman Republic Political Structure (Republic)?

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Republic - a form of government in which the people who make all of the decisions are elected by the people, Only people that could vote were male citizens, The Twelve Tables - Roman law code.

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Describe the fall of Roman Republic?

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The Republic fell due to Julius Caesar taking over the city of Rome and declaring himself 'Dictator for life'.

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Describe Roman EMPIRE origins?

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After Julius Caesar’s death, Augustus Caesar became the ruler of Rome after he defeated Cleopatra & Marc Antony.

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Describe Important Leaders:

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Augustus Caesar (Octavian), Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian, Constantine.