Ancient Greece rise of democracy Flashcards
Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?
monarchy
How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?
Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart.
How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?
They inherited it from a relative
Who belonged to the councils of aristocrats?
rich men who had land from their families
What happened to the king’s advisers after the king lost power?
They became the new ruling group.
Which word in English comes form a Greek word meaning “few” ?
oligarch
What kinds of laws did the oligarchs pass?
laws that favored the rich
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
military force
Why were some tyrants well liked?
They made laws that improved peoples’ lives.
How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?
All citizens shared the ruling power
How is ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today?
Citizens voted directly on all issues
What idea is important about democracy?
People should rule themselves
