4 Governments in Ancient Greece Flashcard

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What did oligarchs often ignore?

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Public opinion

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What is a government where only a few, very wealthy people rule?

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Oligarchy

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Dionysios was a tyrant in which city-state?

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Syracuse

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What is a 'Constitutional Monarchy'?

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A monarchy limited by a written constitution

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What is the main difference between a tyranny and a monarchy?

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A monarchy transfers power through a family, while a tyranny takes power by force.

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What is a democracy?

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A system of government where the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives.

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What is tyranny?

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A form of government in which a single ruler holds absolute power, often taken by force.

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What is the role of an assembly in ancient Greece?

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A gathering of citizens to discuss and make decisions on public matters.

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What is the significance of the city-state in ancient Greece?

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City-states were independent regions that included a city and its surrounding territory, each with its own government.

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What is the meaning of 'aristocracy'?

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A form of government in which power is held by the nobility or a privileged class.