The Rise of Democracy-Section 2

Let’s experience what an oligarchy was like in

ancient Greece.

Three students will act as oligarchs.

Oligarchs: Most oligarchs in ancient Greece were wealthy aristocrats. They lived very comfortably. Everyone else, you have no power.

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Experiential Exercise:
Phase 2 Oligarchy

Oligarchs: Select any activity you choose.

Oligarchs typically look after their own interests, so

ignore any suggestions from the class.

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Experiential Exercise:
Phase 2 Oligarchy

Read Section Two Oligarchy: A few people share power.

Draw

Shade in the bar below the timeline to show approximately when most Greek

city-states had oligarchies.

Dropdown

Under a ​ oligarchy, the power to make political decisions is in the hands of

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Select answer

​, usually called ​

Select answer

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Open Ended

Why did the oligarchs lose power?