Define
Assembly
a group of people in greek city-states with power to pass laws
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members of the King's council
Aristocrats
How did democracy start?
The removal of tyranny.
What happened to Sparta under the Oligarchs? How does an Oligarchy make that possible?
The rich got richer and the poor got poorer. Only the rich got to make decisions.
Aristocrats
Best people
“I live an extravagant life, listening to music, eating, being lazy!”
Oligarch
passed laws that the poor did not like and they used the army to force people to obey
Oligarchs
What is the difference between an Oligarchy and a Monarchy?
An oligarchy is ruled by a few people and a monarchy is ruled by one family/person.
Which city-state practiced Democracy and how was Ancient Greek Democracy different from ours today?
Athens
Ours has representatives, Athens allowed every single citizen to vote
Democracy
the belief that people should rule themselves
“I believe the people of the city-state should share in the ruling power”
Democrat
Did the Kings of Ancient Greece have power?
No/Very little
Were the Kings of Ancient Greece powerful?
No, they had very little power
Compare and Contrast Spartan Oligarchy and Athenian Democracy.
COMPARE: - forms of government
- decisions made by multiple people
CONTRAST: - all citizens can vote vs only the aristocrats
Tyrant
a person who seizes power illegally
“I demand my power go to my oldest son when I die”
Monarch
Did Ancient Greek Aristocrats have power in the Monarchy?
In the beginning, No/Very little
How are tyrants different than monarchs?
Tyrants take control by force and monarchs pass power down through their family
If you were a poor farmer, would you rather live in Athens or Sparta? Why?
Monarchy
ruled by a king
“I will storm your city-state and take total control”
Tyrant
How do tyrants usually get overthrown?
forced out of power by the people
Explain how laws are decided on in either Athens or Sparta
Athens: Democracy - every citizen votes and can be randomly chosen to be in the assembly
Sparta: Oligarchy - the aristocrats vote and the poor people don't.
Which system do you think is better: Spartan Oligarchy or Athenian Democracy?
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