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7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Greece
Development Government and Democracy
10pts/ C.D.
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Directions: Read pages 236-241 of the World History Book to answer the following
questions. You need to read first, and then answer the following questions.
1. Describe how the early government of Athens (aristocracy/ oligarchy) operated.
Explain how Draco changed this.
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2. Explain what a tyrant was in the Athenian government. How did a tyrant operate?
Describe Peisistratus’ changes to this system.
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3. Identify who Cleisthenes was and how he transformed the Athenian government.
Describe what the Assembly was. How did it help Athens?
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4. Explain how Pericles further improved the Athenian society.
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5. Describe how Athenian Democracy was similar and different to our democracy today.
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