Western Civ. Unit 2 Test

Question 1

Name the four type of governments - define them

Answer 1

1. Monarchy - When the power is ruled by a single person (King)
2. Oligarchy - When the power is in the hands of a few leaders
3. Tyranny - When the power is in the hands of an individual who has gained control, often by illegal means.
4. Democracy - When the power is in the hands of all people (Direct vs. Indirect)

Question 2

What was the development of the government?

Answer 2

First, Mycenaeans each had a king for their own city-state. The king lived in the capital and surrounding villages paid taxes(relied & obeyed the King). Eldest son succeeded him. Later came the Oligarchy, small groups shared power, soon they groups were made of aristocrats & wealthy middle class. Citizens enjoyed the protections of military enforcement and they weren’t able to vote (little vote in how things were run). After that came the tyranny, wealthy merchants/others wanted rights, wealthy government refused. Former military leaders & others promised rights; they overthrew the government, gave rights & in return gifts were given from citizens, made them wealthy. Finally came democracy. Greece had a Direct Democracy, contained Citizens Assembly, all could attend (expect women & slaves), Decisions were made from debate & voting. The Council of 500 did the day - to - day running of Athens.