The Legacy of Athenian Democracy in Modern Republics

Classical Athens: Civic Life, Philosophy, and Democratic Legacy

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Compare ancient direct democracy in Athens with modern representative democracy, evaluating enduring civic concepts of voting, juries, and equality under the law.

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Classical Athens: Civic Life, Philosophy, and Democratic Legacy

6th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

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Analyze Athenian civic institutions, social exclusions, comparisons with Sparta, and the enduring philosophical and practical legacy of Greek democracy.

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7.T4b.3Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Explain the democratic political concepts developed in ancient Greece.

7.T4b.3.bMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

civic participation and voting rights

7.T4b.3.cMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

legislative bodies