political legacy of greece and rome
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THE POLITICAL LEGACY OF GREECE
AND ROME
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Greeks develop democracy
Romans add representative
government
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A primary goal of “classical civilization” was to perfect the life of man
as an individualas a society
“know thyself ”
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The Mouth of Truth
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valens = worthy
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Ancient Greek Music - Sappho’s Wedding Hymn
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Each “city state” in ancient Greece has its own way of controlling society (government)
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Monarchy*
Rule by a king
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Aristocracy*
Small wealthy group of land
owners
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Oligarchy*
Rule by a few very powerful people
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Democracy*
Rule by the people
demos = people kratos = power
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Athens: Largest and most powerful city state in Greece
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Periclespear-uh-kleez
Direct Democracy*
Citizens rule - make laws for themselves
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SocratesPlato
Aristotle
Universe is orderly and based on unchanging laws
People can understand the universe by using reason
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Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” from The Republic
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The Legacy of Greece
Greeks use REASON to discover natural laws
Develop 3 branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial
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Rome develops a Republic
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Republic
Citizens elect representatives to make
laws and set policy
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Free born males have citizenship and voting rights
***Patricians = more power
Plebeians = less power
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Twelve Tables
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Senate
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HIGHLIGHTS OF ROMAN LAW
Applies to entire empire: protects citizens and property
All citizens get equal treatment under he law
Innocent until proven guilty
Burden of proof on accuser, not accused.
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LEGACY OF ROME
Republic
Written legal code applied equally to all
Preserves and passes down Greek democratic tradition
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