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The Development of Democracy in Ancient Greece
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Monarchy
Definition
• form of government in which ruling power is in the hands of one person
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Monarchy
Etymology:
• monos (single) and arkhein (rule)
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Monarchy
Visual:
• King
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Monarchy
How was this form of government practiced in Ancient Greece?
• Mycenaeans paid taxes to their kings, obeyed their laws, and depended on them for protection. Most Mycenaean kings inherited their power.
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Monarchy
Why did this form of government decline in ancient Greece?
• Many Mycenaean kings lost power when they fought with rival monarchs over land and raw materials. Dorians also destroyed many Mycenaean kingdoms.
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Oligarchy
Definition
• form of government in which ruling power is in the hands of a few leaders.
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Oligarchy
Etymology:
• oligos (few) and arkhein (rule)
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Oligarchy
Visual:
• A few rulers
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Oligarchy
How was this form of government practiced in Ancient Greece?
• Political decisions were made by aristocrats and selected members of the middle class. Ordinary citizens had little say in how the city-state was run.
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Oligarchy
Why did this form of government decline in ancient Greece?
• Some oligarchs ruled harshly and their subjects rebelled. Other oligarchs lost the faith of their supporters because they could not solve key problems such as food shortages.
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Tyranny
Definition
• form of government in which ruling power is in the hands of a person who has seized control
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Tyranny
Etymology:
• Tyrannos (usurper with supreme power)
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Tyranny
Visual:
• mean ruler
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Tyranny
How was this form of government practiced in Ancient Greece?
• With support from the middle class, tyrants seized power to reform laws, help the poor, and cancel debts.
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Tyranny
Why did this form of government decline in ancient Greece?
• Some tyrants became harsh and greedy and were overthrown.
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Democracy
Definition
• form of government in which ruling power is in the hands of the people
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Democracy
Etymology:
• Demos (people) and kratos (power)
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Democracy
Visual:
• the people
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Democracy
How was this form of government practiced in Ancient Greece?
• Athens was the birthplace of democracy. All male citizens could participate in the Athenian government. The Assembly made laws, and its decisions, or decrees, were enforced by the Council of 500.
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Tyranny
Fidel Castro
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Monarchy
Queen Victoria
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Democracy
Canada's House of
Commons
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Oligarchy
Saigō Takamori
andKido
TakayoshiOf Japan