1. Checkpoint #55(1-7) 6.49 – Explain how the development of democratic political concepts in ancient Greece lead to the origins of direct democracy and representative democracy. 6.51 – compare and contrast the status of women and slaves between Athens and Sparta

2. 1.Which Greek city-state gained the most power and influence directly after the Persian War? A. Athens B. Sparta C. Troy D. Thebes 2.What is the classical age of Greece that followed the Persian War also known as? a.Direct Democracy b.Dark ages of Thebes c.Golden Age of Athens d.Iron Age of Sparta 3.Who was the most influential ruler in ancient Athens? a.King Leonidas b.Pericles c.Xerxes II d.Darius

3. 4. What did Pericles do to make the democracy in Athens more effective? a.Appointed people based on loyalty b.Appointed officials based on their social class c.Appointed officials based on their ability d.Appointed only family members 5. Most men in Athens were ___________. a.Artisans b.Soldiers c.Farmers d.Merchants 6. Based on your knowledge of Sparta and Athens write a few sentences explaining why women had less rights in Athens. 7. Use pages 256 and the chart on 258 to explain the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy.

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5. 1.Which Greek city-state gained the most power and influence directly after the Persian War? A. Athens B. Sparta C. Troy D. Thebes 2.What is the classical age of Greece that followed the Persian War also known as? a.Direct Democracy b.Dark ages of Thebes c.Golden Age of Athens d.Iron Age of Sparta 3.Who was the most influential ruler in ancient Athens? a.King Leonidas b.Pericles c.Xerxes II d.Darius

6. 4. What did Pericles do to make the democracy in Athens more effective? a.Appointed people based on loyalty b.Appointed officials based on their social class c.Appointed officials based on their ability d.Appointed only family members 5. Most men in Athens were ___________. a.Artisans b.Soldiers c.Farmers d.Merchants 6. Based on your knowledge of Sparta and Athens write a few sentences explaining why women had less rights in Athens. 7. Use pages 256 and the chart on 258 to explain the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy. Women in Athens led a much more private life. They were only allowed in public when accompanied by men to attend funerals and festivals. Their education was also more limited than men of Athens. In Sparta women had much more freedom and public lives due to the absence of men who were on constant military campaigns Direct democracy is where every able citizen takes in active role in creating and voting of laws. Representative democracy is where people elect officials to create and vote on laws for them.