History·Ancient Greece & Rome·conceptual
Athenian Democracy
Understand that Athens invented democracy — a system where free male citizens gathered in an Assembly to debate and vote on important decisions for the city — but that women, enslaved people, and foreigners were not allowed to vote
Suggested ages 7–9
Evidence of understanding
- Explain what democracy meant in Athens: citizens voted on decisions together
- Identify who could vote in Athenian democracy (free men born in Athens) and who could not
- Say that the idea of people voting on decisions started in Athens and still influences us today
Assessment prompt
Could Athenian Democracy explain that democracy — people voting on decisions — was invented in ancient Athens, but that not everyone was allowed to take part?
Standards alignment
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