Monarchy
How many people rule in a Monarchy
1
Define Tyranny
A tyranny was another form of government controlled by a single person
Define Democracy
A democracy was a government where citizens shared collective power
Define Oligarchy
an oligarchy was a government controlled by a small group of wealthy people
What types of jobs and economic activities were common in ancient Greece?
primary occupations included farming, fishing, trading, agriculture, growing crops such as wheat, barley, olives, and grapes.
Craftsmanship was also significant, with pottery, metalworking, and textile production being common. Trade, both domestic and with other Mediterranean cultures, was vital to the economy, especially for city-states like Athens.
What was the name of the person who rules the Monarchy
Monarch
What is the name of someone who gains power illegally by force instead of inheriting it?
Tyrant
Which groups were excluded from participating in the Athenian democratic process?
Women, slaves, and metics (non-citizen residents) were excluded from participating in the Athenian democratic process. Only free male citizens had the right to vote and take part in the Assembly.
What were the members of the small group of rulers called?
Oligarchs
What were the typical foods and dietary habits of ancient Greeks?
Common foods included bread, olive oil, wine, vegetables, fruits, and fish
Could anyone become a ruler of a Monarchy? Explain why or why not
No, they must have been born into a royal family
Did all tyrants abuse their power? Explain why or why not?
No, some were quite popular and gave lands to poorer people
Where did men debate and vote?
In public meetings called, Assemblies
Voting
What were houses constructed of?
constructed from mud brick
What happened when the ruler died?
Someone else in the royal family would inherit the power (usually the closest male relative)
How was tyranny different from democracy?
Tyranny is ruled with one person using fear and oppression while democracy is ruled by the people with more rights and political freedom
Who was the first city-state to implement democracy
Athens
What city-state used the government type of Oligarchy?
Sparta
What is the name of the common clothing item worn by the Ancient Greeks
Chiton
Do we still have a monarchy in modern society? Can you list three names of people that are associated with the monarchy?
Yes, King Charles, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth etc
Why is the term tyranny misleading?
Because it was a neutral term in Ancient Greece but describes a very cruel and oppressive government in modern society
How does democracy differ in modern society compared to ancient Greece?
Who is allowed to participate, voting system, very complex - diverse with multiple branches of government
What similarities are shared between Anicent Greece and Modern society when it comes to Oligarchy
Modern society also has extremely wealthy people who are sometimes called Oligarchs. They don't necessarily have political power but they can have influence based on their wealth
Women didn't have the right to....
Vote
Own or inherit land