By Carlos Ortega

What were the four types of government?

• Oligarchy
• Democracy
• Tyranny
• Monarchy

what was democracy?

• A Democracy was when..
• A country was ruled by the people
• Where people had voices and could vote
• Did you know...
• If you were a slave,woman, child you could not participate

What was oligarchy?

• Oligarchy was when the power rested in a small group of people
• Usually if you were wealthy and had power, you could be in an Oligarchy
• There were usually 3 to 4 people that were in an Oligarchy

WHAT WAS TYRANNY?

• Tyranny was ruled by one person 
• Usually a wealthy, powerful man
• With help from government support

what was monarchy?

• A Monarchy is...
• When the ruling power rests in one person
• Such as a king or queen
• A oligarchy had to be ruled by..
• Someone coming from a wealthy bloodline

who ruled ancient greece?

• Ancient Greece was not ruled by one single person
• It was ruled by various different governments
• These governments were made by City-States
• Some City-States were larger, therefore were more powerful
• The two strongest City-States were Athens, and Sparta

Why was athens one of the  most powerful city-states

• Athens was powerful because of...
• Its powerful government system..
• Which let all citizens have a voice to help with..
• 1. Government issues
• 2. Military spending

why was sparta one of the most powerful city-states?

• Sparta was very powerful because of.... 
• Its military power and elites; Spartans.
• Spartans were very brave in battle.. 
• Conquering many and becoming very powerful

Athenian Government

• Athens was governed by the people of Athens
• People would vote for whatever choices
• BUT,  if you were a child, women, or slave, you couldnt vote
• many times it was difficult to vote because of so many people 
• btw Athens was a democracy if you didnt know

Spartan Government

• Sparta was ruled by two kings, who led wars and fought fiercly
• In addition to kings, there were five ephors
• These five ephors came from aristocratic familys
• Sparta had a council of elders
• Sparta was a mix of monarchical, oligarcic, and democratic

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