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Unit One
Rise of Democracy
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Social Studies
10th Grade
03/03/2013

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Term
Three Great Philosophers (chronological order)
Definition

Socrates 

Plato 
Aristotle 

Term
Socrates
Definition

425 BC

Question and answer approach

People must question themselves

Term
Plato
Definition

385 BC

-Wrote Republic

-Described perfect society w/3 groups

-Philosopher king

Term
Aristotle
Definition

340 BC

summarized all knowledge

taught alexander the great

Term
Pericles' Three Goals
Definition

-strengthened Athenian democracy(paid officials)

-strengthened the empire(more ships)

-Glorified Athens

Term
Monarchy
Definition
rule by King
Term
Aristocracy
Definition
rule of the best/nobles/ those who own land
Term
Tyranny
Definition
a gov. in which a single ruler is vested with absolute power
Term
Oligarchy
Definition
Rule by a few powerful people (merchants)
Term

Roman Government

Republic

Definition

A) 2 Consuls

B) Senate and Assemblies

C) Dictator (During Crisis)

Term
12 Tables
Definition

-written by 10 patricitan officials

1st time in written formto ensure equality for all

Term
Direct Democracy
Definition

Greek

rule by the people

based on citizenship

maj. rule decides vote

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