formation of city-state
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def: polis - the fundamental political unit
in Ancient Greece
Formation of the City State
• Greeks moved away from tribal control
• Separated by geography
• Concern for local area
Governing the City States• Local division = different
governing
Forms of Government• Monarchy• One ruler
– King• Hereditary
– Some by divine right
• Practiced in Mycenae by 2,000 B.C.
• Oligarchy• Rule by a few
powerful people– Based on
wealth or ability
• Ruler control over military
• Practiced in Sparta by 500 B.C.
• Aristocracy• Rule by nobles
– Based on social status or wealth
• Hereditary• Practiced in
Athens prior to 594 B.C.
Gathering in the city-states
• Most city-states controlled 50 to 500 miles• Home to less than 10,000 residents• The acropolis
– A fortified hilltop• Discussion of public affairs, exchange
ideas • What might have developed because of
the discussions atop the acropolis?
Gathering of the city-states
• The Olympics • Oracle of Delphi
Olympics• First Olympic Games
in 776 B.C.• In honor of Zeus• At Olympia• Every four years• Way to measure time
– At the time of the ___ Olympiad
• Simple prizes, but great fame
Oracle of Delphi• Sanctuary belonging to the sun god
Apollo
For Next Class…• Study for quiz over:
– Geography– Mycenaean– Three Tribes– Formation of City State– Gatherings
• Long term assignment: Terms– Due on day 12