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Boston University
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MET HI 101 | The History of Western Civilization I
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2021
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Ancient Athens Study Guide Outcome 1: Equity and Fairness in Ancient Athens Key Concepts: ● Citizenship: Only free, adult males born in Athens were considered citizens. ● Responsibilities of Citizens: Citizens were expected to attend the Assembly and participate in voting and public affairs. ● Council of 500 and Jury System: Citizens were chosen by lottery to ensure fairness. Citizens could serve on the council only twice in their lifetime. ● Punishments for Non-Participation: Not voting was taken seriously—this shows the importance of civic duty in their democracy. Outcome 2: Society and Government Organization Key Concepts: ● 4 Pillars of Democracy: Equity, Freedoms, Representation, and Justice. These applied mainly to citizens. ● Class System: ○ Citizens: Had full rights and responsibilities. ○ Metics (foreigners): Could live and work in Athens but couldn't vote. ○ Slaves: Had no political rights. ○ Women: Could not vote or hold office; stayed at home and did household work. ● Social Status: Determined by birth, gender, and whether or not a person was born in Athens. Outcome 3: Comparing Ancient and Modern Democracy Key Concepts: ● Ancient Athens: ○ Direct Democracy: Citizens voted directly on laws and policies. ○ Only some adults could vote. ○ Assembly and Council of 500 handled decision-making. ● Canada Today: ○ Representative Democracy: Citizens elect leaders to make decisions. ○ All adult citizens, including women and immigrants (once they become citizens), can vote. ● Similarities: ○ Voting and participation are both considered important. ○ Only citizens can vote in both systems. Outcome 4: Government Structure and Civic Participation Key Concepts: ● Council of 500: Chosen by lottery, met every 8–10 days, set the agenda for the Assembly. ● Assembly: Open to all male citizens, where decisions were made and ostracism could be voted on. ● Courts: Used lottery to select jurors, included magistrates, and handled legal matters. ● Women and Non-Citizens: Could not participate in decision-making. ● Public Debate: Male citizens debated and voted at the Assembly held on the Pnyx Hill. Outcome 5: Map Interpretation Skills Key Concepts: ● ● ● ● Political Maps: Show borders, countries, and cities using colors. Physical Maps: Show landforms like mountains and bodies of water. Historical Maps: Represent locations as they were in the past. Ancient Greece Geography: ○ Located in Southern Europe. ○ Surrounded by seas (Aegean, Ionian). ○ Includes many islands and city-states (like Athens and Sparta). ○ Travel often involved sea routes