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Governments in Ancient Greece

Explore the different forms of government in Ancient Greece, including monarchy, aristocracy, oligarchy, and direct democracy. Discover the three Greek architectural systems - Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian - and the famous temples and structures that showcase these styles.

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Governments in Ancient Greece

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  1. Governments in Ancient Greece

  2. Monarchy • State ruled by a king • Rule is hereditary • Some rulers claim divine right • What is divine right? • Mycenae

  3. Aristocracy • State ruled by nobility • Rule is hereditary and based on land ownership • Social status and wealth support rulers’ authority • Athens

  4. Oligarchy • State ruled by a small group of citizens • Rule is based on wealth • Ruling group controls military • Sparta

  5. Direct Democracy • State ruled by its citizens • Rule is based on citizenship • Majority rule decides vote • Athens

  6. Ancient Greek Architecture

  7. Three Greek Architectural Systems • Doric • Ionic • Corinthian

  8. Doric • Sturdy • Plain capital (top) • Found in mainland Greece, southern Italy and Sicily • Parthenon

  9. Parthenon • Built in 5th century B.C.E. • Temple of Athena Parthenos (Greek goddess of wisdom) • Built on the acropolis in Athens

  10. Ionic • Thinner • More elegant • Capital has scroll-like design • Found in eastern Greece and the islands • Erechtheum • Temple of Athena Nike

  11. Greek Architectural Mechanics

  12. Erechtheum • Built between 421 and 405 BC • Contained sanctuaries and shrines

  13. Erechtheum

  14. Temple of Athena Nike

  15. Temple of Athena Nike

  16. Athena Nike Statue • Louvre Museum in France • Nike Swoosh

  17. Corinthian • Rare • Capital is elaborate, decorated with leaves • Temple of Apollo at Bassae

  18. Temple of Apollo at Bassae • Built c. 420 BC.

  19. Acropolis of Athens • Dates back to Bronze Age • Elevated, fortified section of ancient Athens • Devoted to religious purposes • Contains sanctuaries and shrines

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