Ancient Greek Government and Society

Why does all this matter? The contact between the Mycenaeans and the Minoans formed the core of early Greek ________ (i.e., religious practices, art, politics, literature...).

The foundation of Western Civilization...

Monarchy: Power is in the hands of one person, ________.

Citizens pay ________ & obey ________.

People then depend on kings for ________.

Kings inherit their power. Practiced in ________.

Aristocracy: Power is in the hands of the ________.

Hereditary rule; based on ________ rank and wealth.

Practiced in ________ prior to 594 BC.

Oligarchy: Power is in the hands of a ________ group of citizens.