History
Ancient Greece & Rome
Conceptual
7–9 yrs
Athenian Democracy
雅典民主制度
Description
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
Mastery Evidence
- 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 your child explain that democracy — people voting on decisions — was invented in ancient Athens, but that not everyone was allowed to take part?
