Download Ancient Greek Government

By: Sabrina Glamb
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Government type
Laws
Goals
Customs
Loyalty
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Monarchy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Tyranny
Democracy
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Some evidence
Homer
Not very prevalent
They came and went
Photo courtesy of: commons.wikimedia.org
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Rich families in charge
Few had voice in government
Sparta
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Very similar to Oligarchy
Some say this evolved into Oligarchies
Inherited leadership roles
Small group of higher class rule
Thebes
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King
Overtook kingdom
Noble
Not Hitler
Popular in 6th century BC
Illustration courtesy of: ancientgreece.co
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Origins
Male citizens vote
Elected officials
Ostracism
Athens
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nocandidate.org.uk
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Capitol of Ancient Greece
Democracy
Most complete record of Greek government
Aristotle
Illustration courtesy of: socrates.clarke.edu
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Oligopoly
◦ Two Kings & 28 Elders
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Military
◦ Aristocrats
◦ Lived lives away from family
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Untraditional Gender Roles
Illustration courtesy of:
history.com
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Oligarchy / Monarchy
◦ Oedipus - Monarchy
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Competed with Sparta and Athens
Military
◦ The Sacred Band
◦ Strong in wars
Photo courtesy of: wikipedia.org
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Looks like a Monarchy
Aristocracy
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Oedipus is king
Theoretically inheritable
Kreon has influence
He looks to advisors
Photo courtesy of: www.didaskalia.net
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