Rise of Democratic Ideas - Prologue

This chapter surveys the roots of civilization and democracy, focusing on the ancient Greeks and Romans, the spread of the monotheistic religions, and the rise of constitutionality in England. We also touch on the Renaissance and Reformation.

Link to Prologue Chapter online

Link to Section Summaries - if you just need an overview of what happened in the sections

Link to Prologue Study Guide

WHH required homework

Online Quizzes from Prentice Hall

Notes used in class:

Chronology of Democracy

Graphic Organizer for Western Democracy Factors

Ancient Greece Notes, Greek Contributions and Res Republica Notes

Ancient Rome Notes

Classical Ideas of Government Slideshow

English Government Notes

Renaissance Art PowerPoint - this is a large file; if the music links does not work, please visit the Internet Renaissance Band for examples of the period's music.