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As a class, watch the TEDEd video "What did democracy really mean in Athens?"
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3. Answer the multiple choice questions.
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6. Add a comment to your photo to answer the question: What is a democracy?
7. Extension: Add another comment to answer the question: In ancient Greece, it was extremely important. How important is service to your government?
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WATCH: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-did-democracy-really-mean-in-athens-melissa-schwartzberg How important is service to your government? In ancient Greece, it was extremely important. In fact, those who did not participate could be fined, and painted red! http://www.ushistory.org/civ/5b.asp Although, it may have not been a democracy for all who lived there, all male citizens had the right to equality, freedom of speech and right to participate in governmental decisions. In fact, it was almost an expectation. Read more about the process and its importance to the citizens here http://www.ancient.eu/Athenian_Democracy/.
