The ancient greece empire spread over europe as far as france in the east. Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of greece including ancient greece, athens, sparta, democracy, alexander the great, roman rule, the. The oligarchy of the 400 take over the democracy in athens and in a. She has been featured by npr and national geographic for her ancient history expertise. Athenian democracy developed around the sixth century bc in the greek citystate known as a polis of athens, comprising the city of athens and the surrounding territory of attica, is often described as the first known democracy in the world. Students will describe which segments of society were included in the original. The persian warsmodule 4s sessions will begin by focusing on the crucial decade at the end of the 6th century, when the athenians instituted full democracy. The citystate of sparta also functioned as a form of democracy, between 50 to 200 years before its athenian rival. With the army away, pericles introduces full democracy for all athenian.
A lifesize bronze of a racing chariot, with its driver and horses, is presented to. As a system of government, democracy quickly spread to a number of other leading citystates, despite the authoritarian grip of sparta on the greek world. Introduction to ancient greece learning intentions describe some key events in the history of ancient greece. This timeline covers the era between the traditional dates of the trojan war around 1200 bc and the death of cleopatra vii in 30 bc. Software is eating the world, says marc andreessen. Magna carta the magna carta is signed, establishing that everyone, including the king, is subject to law. Democracy in ancient greece is a fair way of choosing a leader. Gill is a latinist, writer, and teacher of ancient history and latin. But what was greek democracy actually like and how was it. Democracy is a system of government, where the whole population gets to vote for representatives that will represent their area. In athens the archon solon lays the foundations for democracy.
This is a timeline of ancient greece from its emergence around 800 bc to its subjection to the. To navigate the timeline, click and drag it with your mouse, or click on the timeline overview on the bottom. All men had the right to speak for themselves, be fairly treated, take part in the. Other greek cities set up democracies, most following the athenian model, but none are as well documented as athens. Democracy ancient greece democracy in ancient greece served as one of the first forms of selfrule government in the ancient world. Here you will find a basic introduction to this fascinating civilization.
Australain and and ancient greek democracy timeline. Ancient greece timeline history history on the net. The ancient greeks were the first to create a democracy. Global democracy 2500 bce to 1770 ce these 21 milestones represent some of the most important events and turning points in the history of democracy across the world, from the earliest known. Athens was far from the first greek citystate to try to implement democracy.
This is a timeline of ancient greece from its emergence around 800 bc to its subjection to the roman empire in 146 bc. It was in greece, and particularly athens, that democracy was first conceived and used as a primary. Earliest evidence of burials found in franchthi cave in the argolid, greece 7250 bce evidence of food producing economy, simple hut construction, and seafaring in mainland greece and the aegean. During the ancient greece, there were around 30,000 till 50,000 adult male citizens who voted. Create a timeline project of ancient greece 14 important events. Students will create a timeline of important events in ancient greece history between 2000 b. As one of the first democracies to ever exist, the ancient greek democracy was sure to have its downfalls. The classical period began with the introduction of democracy in athens. The greeks are intrigued by the ironattracting property of a mineral which they find in. Contributions to classical liberalism timeline preceden. But what was greek democracy actually like and how was it different from the 21stcentury.
Ancient greece greek citystates establish democracies. Dramatic storytelling and stateoftheart computer animation recreate classical greece of the 4th and 5th centuries bc, founder of modern science, politics, warfare, philosophy, and source of. It extends a little bit beyond that in both directions to. Ancient greek culture has been a contributing influence throughout western civilization in the areas of art, literature, philosophy, drama, architecture and politics. Australain and and ancient greek democracy timeline created by joelth3hol3. Democracy ancient greece national geographic society. Explain how geography affected the development of slideshare uses. The system and ideas employed by the ancient greeks had profound influences on how democracy developed, and its impact on the formation of the u.
Athenians discover silver in the mines at laureion. Reforms by cleisthenes establishes democracy in athens. A comparison of ancient greek citystates suggests that the conditions under which democracy first emerged support the model. The trojan war ended when the greeks used a wooden horse to invade and overrun the. Exploring democracy global democracy 2500 bce to 1770. But what was greek democracy actually like and how. The first ostracism vote takes place in athens and hipparchus is exiled. To navigate the timeline, click and drag it with your mouse, or click on the timeline. Citystates in ancient greece had many different types of government. Athenian democracy developed around the sixth century bc in the greek city state known as a polis of athens, comprising the city of athens and the. They took their name from the capital city of their land, mycenae. The birthplace of democracy read pages 57 of the legacy of ancient greece and rome and answer the following questions. Things you may not know about democracy in ancient greece.
But democracy had taken root, and it proved in the long run to be a greater force than the mightiest of armies. Athenian democracy timeline ancient history encyclopedia. Oral language, listening, speaking, social studies, ancient history. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. Aristotle claims that the institution of ostracism is introduced in athens under cleisthenes. For earlier times, see greek dark ages, aegean civilizations and mycenaean greece. The greek empire was most powerful between 2000 bc and 146 bc the ancient greeks developed new ideas for government. The program closes on the eve of the new societys first great test. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company.
Bronze age greece was inhabited by the mycenaean people. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ancient greek democracy timeline presentation software. Ancient greece is called the birthplace of the modern city and state, with stores and meeting places as well as homes, farms, and governments. These governments were called monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, or democracy. Athenian democracy developed around the sixth century bc in the greek citystate known as a polis of athens, comprising the city of athens and the surrounding territory of attica, is often described as the. Ancient greek timeline timeline created by william ite. Discover how the ancient athenians wrestled for the political soul of their citystate. Learn everything you need to know about the ancient greeks, and some of the things theyd rather you didnt find out. An excellent book to learn more about democracy in ancient athens. Political scientist josiah ober argues that the successes of ancient greek democracy can serve as a model for the democratic governments of today. Ancient greeks for dummies cheat sheet ancient greece is famous for its history, literature, architecture, philosophy the list goes on. Lessons of ancient greek democracy for the modern world. During the classical era of ancient greece many citystates had forms of government similar to a democracy, in which the free nonslave, native nonforeigner adult male citizens of the city took a.
The ancient greek civilization begins its decline and the ancient romans start to gain. The ancient greeks may be most famous for their ideas and philosophies on government and politics. Crucible of civilization narrated by liam neeson youtube. It gives a chance for poor men to lead in the government.
Kleisthenes reforms the athenian constitution and athens becomes a democracy. This was also when the greeks began to explore philosophy and theatre. In different countries such as ancient greece, only citizens that are men are allowed to vote for representatives for their country. Aristides is voted in an ostracism in athens and exiled from the city. The total population in ancient greece was around 250,000 till 300,000 people. The oligarchy of the 400 take over the democracy in athens and in a matter of months is replaced by an oligarchy of 5000. Keep this helpful timeline in hand to remind yourself of the significant periods of time and essential events that took place throughout this important part of world history. Packed full of facts and witty asides, this book, which includes a fold.
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