Ancient Greece Governments

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monarchy

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"one to rule”

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A small group of wealthy elites that make laws for all citizens

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oligrachy

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Which government in Ancient Greece had the following attributes?

~elected officials

~all citizens participate

~Council of 500

Options: aristocracy, democracy, monarchy, communism

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democracy

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What city in Greece is considered the birthplace of democracy?

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Athens

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This word literally translates to mean “few to rule."

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Oligarchy

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A type of government where someone takes power illegally.

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Tyranny

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The Greek word “tyrannos" is translated to mean this in English...

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“illegitimate ruler"

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Sparta had this type of government: Monarchy, Representative Republic, Oligarchy, Tyranny

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Oligarchy

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democracy

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people rule.

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This lawmaker laid the foundation for Athenian democracy in 594 BC.

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Solon