Early Greek Governments and City States

1. Early Greek Governments and City States • By Carley, Jack and Arturo

2. Early Greek Governments • There are four different types of Greek governments: Monarchies, Oligarchies, tyrannies and Democracies.

3. Monarchies • Monarchies Were led by an all-powerful king. • The king Was succeeded by his first born son. • Kings Had a "right" to rule. They seized power in rough times but were born to do so.

4. Oligarchies • Oligarchies were led by groups of aristocrats. • because Oligarchies were lead by the high class aristocrats, less-fortunate citizens tended to not have much of a say in things such as laws.

5. Tyrannies • This type of government formed after an oligarchies. • When a single aristocrat seized power from all others and crowned himself king, a tyrannical government was formed. • Tyrannies were the least democratic government: only one person had a say in how the government was run. • Fun Fact: Tyrannosaurus Rex translates to "tyrant king" in Latin

6. Democracies • Ancient greek democracy was the fairest government at the time-it allowed citizens to have a say in the government. • While a democracy was the fairest form of government, it still placed voting restrictions on women and allowed slavery.

7. City States • Greek City-states were very independent. Each one had their own separate government. • Each City-State had their own requirements which determined government.

8. City States In Greece: • Athens • Sparta • Troy • Corinth • Thebes • Olympia • Delphi • Mycenae • Argos

9. Sparta • Sparta was Located in the southern part of Greece on the Peloponnese peninsula. • Sparta was well known for its great military strength. • The city-state was Ruled by two kings and an oligarchy.

10. Athens • Unlike Sparta, Athens was more of an intellectual and artistic city-state; not as military based. • Ancient Athenians were thoughtful people. They studied science, philosophy, and history. • Athens was governed by a Democracy.

11. Thebes • This is where Antigone takes place. • Many other famous Greek plays also taKE PLace in this city-state. • Like Sparta, Thebes also had a strong military. • This city-state was ruled by an Oligarchy.

12. Works Cited • http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/government/ • http://www.heavenly-greek-islands.com/ancient-greek-government.html • http://www.brighthubeducation.com/history-homework-help/88776-ancient-greek-government-facts/ • http://www.ushistory.org/civ/5a.asp • http://www.mrdonn.org/city-states.html • http://www.historylinks102.com/city-state.htm • animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/.../tyrannosaurus-rex (T-Rex picture) • http://poemalley.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-roots-in-sparta-my-branches-in.html(Sparta picture) • http://www.drshirley.org/geog/geog04g.html (map) • http://pnwfieldguide.wikispaces.com/file/view/bleh.jpg/112666999/bleh.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CluHyiHj_uk/Td5shsyMDzI/AAAAAAAADPw/18htfVCTwsE/s1600/john_wayne.jpg (democracy picture) • travelagentcentral.com/upload/shared//thumb/5/50/Parthenon_acropolis.jpg/250px-Parthenon_acropolis.jpg (Athens picture) • http://pnwfieldguide.wikispaces.com/file/view/bleh.jpg/112666999/bleh.jpg (butterfly picture) • wikitravel.org/files/travelagent/nodes/2012/33636/athens-greece.jpg (Pathergegon Picture) • http://staff.fcps.net/rking/Handouts/Greece/Greek%20City-States%20Group%20Work.pdf