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The Rise of Democracy-Section 2

The Rise of Democracy-Section 2

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Social Studies

6th Grade

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JENNIFER CHURCH

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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.

Experiential Exercise:
Phase 2 Oligarchy

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Oligarchs: Select any activity you choose.

Oligarchs typically look after their own interests, so

ignore any suggestions from the class.

Experiential Exercise:
Phase 2 Oligarchy

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Draw

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

city-states had oligarchies.

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

​, usually called ​
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Why did the oligarchs lose power?

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