4 Forms of Government

4 Types of Government

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Think about government. What words come to mind?

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What is the role or purpose of government?

Draw

Draw an image representing who benefits when the government is weak and who benefits when the government is strong? (consider a split screen)

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What is a monarchy and who wears the crown?

• A form of government ruled by a few leaders

• A form of government ruled by all the people

• A form of government ruled by a single person

• A form of government ruled by military leaders

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Where did the Mycenaeans establish their cool kingdoms?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Egypt

• Asia Minor

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What is an oligarchy and why is it like a game of musical chairs?

• A form of government ruled by military leaders

• A form of government ruled by a few leaders, where power shifts like a game of musical chairs

• A form of government ruled by a single person

• A form of government ruled by all the people

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Why did oligarchies start to fade away in ancient Greece?

• Because neighboring countries invaded them

• Due to the harsh rule imposed by the oligarchs

• Because powerful and wealthy individuals gathered armies

• As a result of food shortages

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What is a tyranny?

Think of it as a game of thrones where power is concentrated in the hands of one individual who seized control.

• A form of government ruled by military leaders

• A form of government ruled by a few leaders

• A form of government ruled by all the people

• A form of government ruled by an individual who seized control

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When did democracy first appear in ancient Greece?

• Around 400 B.C.E.

• Around 500 B.C.E.

• Around 1100 B.C.E.

• Around 2000 B.C.E.

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What was the main governing body of the Athenian democracy?

Discover the heart of Athenian democracy by answering this question!

• Council of 500

• Generals

• Citizens Assembly

• Tyrants

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Who was in charge of military decisions in ancient Athens?

• Council of 500

• Tyrants

• Generals

• Citizens Assembly

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What was a unique feature of Athenian democracy in relation to public officials?

• They wielded absolute authority

• They received compensation for their duties

• They were appointed by the monarch

• They were elected on a term basis

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What came after the rule of the last important tyrant in mainland Greece?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Democracy

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