1. Unit 1 Principles of Greco-Roman, Judeo Christian Thought

2. Analyze the similarities and differences of Judeo-Christian views of law, reason, and faith, and duties of the individual

3. Terms you should know Government Monarchy- Oligarchy Aristocracy
Democracy
Direct Democracy
Republic
Government = a system for controlling society
Monarchy = a single person ruled a government
Aristocracy = a government ruled by a small group of nobles
Oligarchy = a government ruled by a few powerful people
Democracy = rule of the people
Direct Democracy = citizens rule and make laws directly rather than through representation
Republic = form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to elect leaders who make governmental decisions
Senate = a legislative branch of government

4. Judeo-Christian Tradition (historically Hebrew-Jews)
Monotheists
Humans are created in God’s image
Each human being has a divine spark that gives him or her a dignity that can never be taken away.
God gave human beings more freedom – the ability to choose between good and evil.
Based on Commandments
For the Greeks and the Romans, the individual had dignity because of his or her ability to reason. For the Hebrews, each person had dignity simply by being a child of G-d.
Each person was responsible for the choices he or she made. These beliefs led to a new emphasis on the worth of the individual.

5. Greco-Roman Contribution (Historically Ancient Greece and Rome)
People participate in government and create laws
All citizens had the right to equal treatment and laws apply to all
Innocent until proven guilty
The Code – 5,000 Roman laws

6. d. Greeks & Romans vs. Judeo-Christians
1. Moral Freedom- Believe you have dignity because of your ability to (think) Reason
2. Polytheistic- many gods
3. Laws are written by the people and apply to all.
4. Participate in gov. and follow the laws.
Moral Freedom- Right v. Wrong and dignity from God.
scripture teaches we are created in (His) God’s image
equality of people before God
Laws made by God and apply to all.

7. Check for Understanding
Please complete the chart by using the key ideas.
Homework- Using the chart on the front and your notes, complete the Venn Diagram on the back of the paper.
Preview Tomorrow- 1 page posters Greece or Rome