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Civic Participation, Juries, and the Dikasteria
Explain the operation of Athenian popular courts (Dikasteria), including large citizen juries, water-clock time limits, and the practice of ostracism.

Explain the operation of Athenian popular courts (Dikasteria), including large citizen juries, water-clock time limits, and the practice of ostracism.
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6th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS
6 lessons
Analyze Athenian civic institutions, social exclusions, comparisons with Sparta, and the enduring philosophical and practical legacy of Greek democracy.