Ancient Greek Government

By: Sabrina Glamb

Government type Laws Goals Customs Loyalty

City-States

Monarchy Oligarchy Aristocracy Tyranny Democracy

Governments

Some evidence Homer Not very prevalent They came and went

Monarchy

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Rich families in charge Few had voice in government Sparta

Oligarchy

Very similar to Oligarchy Some say this evolved into Oligarchies Inherited leadership roles Small group of higher class rule Thebes

Aristocracy

King Overtook kingdom Noble Not Hitler Popular in 6th century BC

Tyranny

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Origins Male citizens vote Elected officials Ostracism Athens

Democracy

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Capitol of Ancient Greece Democracy Most complete record of Greek government Aristotle

Athens

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Oligopoly ◦ Two Kings & 28 Elders

Military ◦ Aristocrats◦ Lived lives away from family

Untraditional Gender Roles

Sparta

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Oligarchy / Monarchy ◦ Oedipus - Monarchy

Competed with Sparta and Athens Military

◦ The Sacred Band ◦ Strong in wars

Thebes

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Looks like a Monarchy Aristocracy

◦ Oedipus is king◦ Theoretically inheritable ◦ Kreon has influence◦ He looks to advisors

Oedipus

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