The Rise, Fall, & Rebirth of Athenian Democracy

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Democracy

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a system of government where power is held by the people and exercised directly by them or through elected representatives.

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Oligarchy

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a type of government where only a small group holds power

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Régime

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a government, especially the one that’s imposed from above

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Empire

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a really strong state which controls a lot of land and resources

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Tribute

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when you are scared and have to pay money to a stronger power (Athens) to either trade with them, benefit from their protection, or have them leave you and your people alone. 

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The Thirty

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an oligarchy in Athens which was very violent, killing and kicking out a lot of people from the community.

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Amnesty

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• a pardon, or forgiveness given to those who committed crimes/ offences against the state

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Aristocracy

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a rule by “the best”, or most educated, or rich, wiser than the mob

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Athena

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Goddess of wisdom and war after whom the city of Athens was named

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Tyranny

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cruel and oppressive government usually by a single ruler, a tyrant