Political Systems and Beliefs

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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Theocracy

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A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.

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Tyranny

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Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

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Oligarchy

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A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

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Polytheism

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The belief in or worship of more than one god.

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Monarchy

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A form of government with a monarch at the head.

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Map of Ancient River Valley Civilizations

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Ancient River Valley Civilizations include Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China.

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Common government systems in Ancient Greece

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Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, and Democracy

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Government in Classical Greece

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City-states with varying forms of government, including democracy in Athens and oligarchy in Sparta.

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Difference between Plebeians and Patricians

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Plebeians were commoners in ancient Rome, while Patricians were the elite, aristocratic class.