Hall of Democracy Virtual Activity

Hall of Democracy Virtual Activity

By Clint Correll

Welcome to Ancient Athens! Tour the ancient Hall of Democracy to learn more about all the different aspects of the Athenian invention of democracy!

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Use the handout on the next page along ​with any attached materials that can help you answer the critical thinking questions.

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Instructions

​Please answer the questions on the following slides using the videos and text handout that is attached. You can also use your notes graphic organizer to help you as well.

​​Critical thinking questions

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​​Text Handout

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What was the political geography of Ancient Greece? How were states and cities organized?

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What were the different areas of influence called? Where were they located? 

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Who had the most power in Athens? 

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How did the Athens government develop? 

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Which people had privilege in Athenian society? What was life like for them?

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What people were excluded or underprivileged in Athenian society?

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How did the lives of privileged people differ from the lives of underprivileged people? 

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Who was considered a citizen in Athens?

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What qualifications did a person need to become a citizen?

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What rights and responsibilities did citizens have?

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How did government evolve in Athens? What different types of government were used?

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Why do you think the styles of government changed over time?

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What similarities in Athens different governments can your recognize in our own?

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How was the government run in Athens? What two structures did Athenians use to govern ?

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What were the different roles in Athenian democracy? Describe the different roles.

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What is the process of sortition? When did Athenians use elections? 

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How is democracy used today? Is it similar or different than the original use of democracy?