Ancient Greece and Egypt

Ancient Greece “The Rule of Law” Taxation: indirect taxes Trade was very important Athens

Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea Known for intelligence, art, and architecture Developed Democracy around 500BCE

Before democracy only men had a vote After the development of democracy everyone had a vote

Ancient Greece Had slaves

More for wealthy familiesNo legal rights

Ancient Greece Sparta

Near Eyrotas River Known for strength Warriors Men and women Had slaves but not as many Lifestyle= tough

Ancient Egypt Located along the Nile Pharaohs ruled Egypt Agriculture was important Military

Men Honorable Given money and tax free land

Ancient Egypt Personal taxation

Taxes on goods Taxes on land

Slavery Kept for a certain amount of time Prisoners of war or traded by slave merchants Debt birth