Monarchy
How did the word, "monarchy" originate?
The word monarch comes directly from two Greek words “monos” and “archon.” Literally, monarchy translates to mean “one to rule.”
How did the word, "oligarchy" originate?
The word oligarchy shares the same suffix as the previous form of government (“archon”), but its prefix comes directly from the Greek word “oligos.” Literally, oligarchy translates to mean “few to rule.”
How did the word, "tyranny" originate?
The word tyranny comes directly from the Greek word “tyrannos.” In English, “tyrannos” is translated to mean “illegitimate ruler.”
How did the word, "democracy" originate?
The word democracy comes from two Greek words: a noun, demos, which means “people” and a verb, kratia, which means “to rule.” Literally, democracy translates to mean “people rule.”
Name at least 2 city states in ancient Greece
Could be... Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Delphi, Olympia, Thebes
People in charge of a monarchy
The king (and sometimes a queen)
People in charge of an oligarchy
A small group of nobles or aristocrats. Also known as oligarchs
People in charge of a tyranny
1 ruler (typically a military officer/warrior who took power
People in charge of a democracy
All citizens (ideally)
Which mountain is particularly important in Greek mythology?
Mt. Olympus
How is power transferred in a monarchy?
Once the king (monarch) dies, their first born son takes charge.
Which city-state is best known for having a successful oligarchy with 2 kings that ruled together?
Sparta
How did tyrants gain the support of the people?
They often bribed citizens with food, money, and even forgave debts at times!
Typically, who can vote in a democracy in modern times?
Any citizen
Name the largest peninsula in Greece
Peloponnese Peninsula. Also known as Peloponnesus
Who were the first to use monarchy in Greece?
The Mycenaeans
What's an example of a modern oligarchy?
Russia
How is a tyranny different than a monarchy? Both forms of government have 1 main ruler.
In a tyranny, the leader often comes into power illegitimately by killing the king or oligarchs.
Who was able to vote in ancient Greece?
Adult males who completed military training
Name the two large islands south-east of Greece
Crete and Rhodes. NOT to be confused with Rhode Island
Give one example of a modern monarchy.
Great Britain/United Kingdom
What's the main reason city-states started to move away from oligarchies?
The majority of Greek citizens were poor and became tired of the wealthy having most of the power.
AND/OR
Many oligarchs were harsh and people started finding military leaders to take charge instead.
Dionysios in 405 B.C.E. OR King George of Great Britain in 1776
What proportion of countries in the world today have a democracy as their form of government? 1/3, 2/3, or 3/3?
2/3. 123 out of 192 countries have a form of democracy as their form of government.
The seas that surround Greece
Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea