Ancient Greece's Government Systems
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Ancient Greece was made up of many city-states, each with its own form of government. The main types of government were monarchy, aristocracy, oligarchy, democracy, and tyranny. A monarchy is a government ruled by a king or queen, often passed down through family. An aristocracy is a government ruled by a small group of noble families. An oligarchy is a government controlled by a few powerful people who are not necessarily nobles. A democracy is a government where all citizens have a say, usually by voting. In a tyranny, one person takes control by force and rules without legal right. These systems shaped the history and society of ancient Greece.
In a _____________, power is held by a single ruler, such as a king or queen.
An _____________ is a government ruled by a few wealthy or noble families.
When a government is run by a few powerful people who may not be nobles, it is called an _____________.
In a _____________, citizens can vote and have a say in how they are governed.
A _____________ is ruled by someone who takes power by force and often rules harshly.
Which type of government gave all male citizens a chance to participate in decision-making?
In which government is power passed down through family, usually from father to son?
Which type of government is ruled by a small group of wealthy or noble families?
What is it called when a single person seizes power illegally and rules without legal right?
Which form of government was most famously practiced in the city-state of Athens?
Describe one way that a democracy in ancient Greece was different from a monarchy.
Why might some citizens prefer an oligarchy over a tyranny?
Which type of government do you think would be the most fair, and why?