4 Governments in Ancient Greece Flashcard

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What is an Oligarchy?

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A government where only a few, very wealthy people rule.

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What is Tyranny?

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A type of government where someone took power illegally.

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What did Thomas Jefferson call King George in the Declaration of Independence?

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A tyrant.

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Who were the Mycenaeans?

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An ancient group that was one of the first to rule over ancient Greece.

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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 an Aristocracy?

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A form of government in which power is held by the nobility.

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What is a Monarchy?

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A government where a single person, the monarch, rules, often inherited through family.

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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 about laws and policies.

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What is the significance of the term 'Tyrant' in ancient Greece?

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It refers to a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally or ruled without legal right.