Governments of Greece

How many forms of government did ancient Greece have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which form of government lasted over 1,000 years?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

Who was in charge in a Monarchy government?

• A small group of wealthy people

• A military leader

• A king

• The citizens

Which of the following were duties of the King in a Monarchy?

• Sleep during meetings, steal money from the people, throw big parties.

• Organizing community bake sales, performing surgeries, fighting in the military

• Create laws, act as judges, conduct religious ceremonies, lead the army, punish people

What is an aristocrat?

• A very wealthy person

• A poor person

Why did the Monarchy in Greece end?

• The king died

• The aristocrats realized they had more power than the King.

• The King decided he didn't want to be in charge anymore

• The created term limits and the King could no longer rule

What is an oligarchy?

• A government where a few wealthy people share power

• A government where one person is in charge

• A government with a military leader

• A government where all the citizens vote

What were the lives of the oligarchs like?

• Uncomfortable, working all the time, no money

• Comfortable, hunting, racing, parties

What types of laws did the Oligarchs pass?

• Laws that made the poor people's lives better

• Laws that made everyone's lives better

• Laws that made their own lives better

• They didn't make any laws

What would the oligarchs do if the people couldn't pay their taxes?

• Force them into slavery

• Give them a break and let them pay next month

• Nothing, they didn't care if people paid their taxes