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What is direct democracy? What is representative democracy? What was debt slavery? Who stopped debt slavery?
1. What was the Code of Hammurabi?
2. Define civilization.
3.List the four early civilizations we learned about?
City States Athens powerful city-state Citizens: Adult Males Denied Citizenship: Women, slaves and
foreign residents
Include 3 details about the following philosophers1.Socrates2.Plato
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Universe had absolute laws People can understand these
laws through logic and reason Emphasized the importance of
the individual due to the ability to reason
As a small group you will discuss and vote on 5 items. I will give you the pros and cons of each item.
SocratesQuestion and Answer approach to knowledge
PlatoSociety should be governed by the wisest, not richest
Aristotle
1. How can using the majority opinion be negative?
2. Whose opinion is more important the minority or majority?
1. How can following the majority opinion be negative?
2. Whose opinion is more important the minority or majority?
3. What are the benefits of representative democracy?
4. What are the benefits of direct democracy?
1. What is the difference between a direct democracy and representative democracy
2. Who was Socrates and what did he contribute to philosophy?
3. Who was Plato and who did he think should be leaders of a nation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZbkgWdHlz4
What happened sooner 500AD or 2BC? 616BC or 22AD 3000 BC or 2012AD
What was the Roman Republic?What role did social class have in the Roman Republic?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nupoMDXzPE
Chapter 1, Section 3
Complete Vocabulary. Write in own words and draw a picture.
Answer Questions 1-6
Pages 9-12
Romans rose to power as Greece was decline
Republic:509 BCLeader not a monarchCertain citizens could vote
Patricians: Aristocratic landownersHeld most important government
positions, could vote Plebeians: farmers, merchants,
artisansNo vote, No public office
Twelve TablesPublicly displayed written lawsFree citizens had the right to be
protected under the law
Jesus followers spread his religion across the Roman Empire
Paul declares it as a universal religion
Monotheistic religion Based on the teaching of the Prophet
Mohammad Quran Emphasized the dignity of all human
beings Followers called Muslims believe in Allah
1. Duty of the individual and the community to help others
2. Worth of the individual3. Equality of people before God
Contributed to the basis of democratic thinking
“Rebirth” of Greek and Roman thought Studied classical texts Printing press spread ideas Led to an intellectual movement Individualism Challenged authority of Monarchs Critical of the Church
Martin Luther criticizes Catholic Church practices
Eventually followers split and formed another branch of Christianity called Protestants
Believed people had a right to interpret The Bible by themselves
Questioned of authority
William, Duke of Normandy invaded England
End of Feudalism: Exchange of land for service. Loyalty to the King
Beginnings of centralized government
Development of democracy
People tried in feudal courts and had to survive some sort of ordeal
Henry II creates the jury Royal judge visits each shire and review
crimes. Judge would ask 12 people to explain the facts
Eventually legal decisions were used as precedence and unified under a legal system
Became common law which reflected customs and principle established over time
King John increased taxes to pay of war debt.
In 1215, Nobles forced King John to sign a contract between King and nobles of England
Limited power of monarchs Idea that monarchs had no right to rule
in any way they please
Basic legal rights for the individualEx. Had to consent for taxes
Due process of law: right to have law work in known orderly ways
National legislature Edward I establishes House of Lords and
House of Commons Parliament grew in strength as it voted
on taxes, passed laws, and advised royal policies.
Growing power struggled with monarchs
Monarchs assert divine right or the claim that the king’s power came from God.
James I Clashed with Parliament Conflict with Puritans
Used Star ChamberRoyal court of law instead of parliamentary
courts Ignored Parliament’s decision to not
grant money.
Against theories of absolute monarchy Parliament forced Charles I to sign. Demanded and end to
Taxing without Parliament consent Imprisoning citizens illegally Housing troops in citizen’s home Maintaining military government in peacetime
Signed to get money and later ignored Dismissed Parliament and refused to convene Led to English Civil War 1642
Signed to get money and later ignoredDismissed Parliament and refused to conveneLed to English Civil War
Puritan leader of anti-royal forces in Glorious Revolution
Establishes the Commonwealth of England
Dissolves Parliament and creates a Protectorate
Become military dictator and unpopular His son resigned and Parliament restored
monarchy and continued to expand rights EX. HABEUS CORPUS or ordered to have
the body
Parliament withdrew support of possible Catholic King and supported Protestant heirs William and Mary. William invaded and drove James II, the current Catholic King, and drove him out.
Parliament limited power of monarchy and began to control the succession of Kings.
Established a constitutional monarchy, powers of the rulers are restricted by the constitution and the laws of the country.