Democracy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Misc.
100
What is “democracy”?
Ruled by the People
100
What is "Tyranny?"
"Illegitimate Ruler," Or a government where the tyrant takes power by force.
100
What is an "oligarchy"
A government where power is shared by a few rich families.
100
What is an "Monarchy?"
A government where the power to rule rests with a single person - a King or Queen.
100
The leaders gather in an _________ and prepared to vote.
Assembly
200
What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
Direct- everyone votes on laws!
Representative- Elected officials make and vote on laws.
200
What is one disadvantage of Tyranny?
- Corruption
- Paranoia
- Instability
200
What characteristics do ruling families in an Oligarchy usually have?
- Wealthy
-Noble
- Warrior Class
200
How is power transferred in a Monarchy?
To a member of the family, usually the oldest son when the King/Queen dies.
200
What is an Aristocrat?
a wealthy noble person.
300
In Athens, who was considered a "citizen" and was allowed to vote?
Adult males who completed military training.
300
Though they both have a single ruler, how is Tyranny different than Monarchy?
In Monarchy, the power transfers through family. In a Tyranny, the take over is illegal and usually violent.
300
What is a disadvantage of Oligarchy?
Rich live luxurious lives while the people's needs are not met.
The rich get richer, while the poor get poorer!
No voice for the people
300
What is one advantage of Monarchy?
Peaceful transfer of power
300
What is a Polis?
A city-state in Ancient Greece
400
What is a disadvantage of Democracy?
It takes much longer to make decisions, and can devolve into chaos.
400
What is an advantage of Tyranny?
At the beginning at least, the leader needs the support of the people to stay in power.
400
What is a known example of Oligarchy in Ancient Greece?
Sparta- Two Kings
Corinth
Thebes
400
Why did Kings in Ancient Greece have to worry about attacks from neighbors?
Tribes often fought over arable land.
400
Name a current day Monarch
ex: The King of England - King Charles
500
Who was the founder of Athenian democracy, and in what year?
Solon, 594 BCE
500
Name a Tyrant from Ancient Greece.
Dionysios, Peisistratus os Athens
500
What does "oglios" mean?
Few
500
Name a King from Ancient Greece. Where did they rule?
Agamemnon, Mycenea in 1250 BCE
500
What is this place called?
The Acropolis