GOVERNMENT OF ANCIENT GREECE

MONARCHY

• Monarchy is ruled by a king/queen
• This monarch is in charge of most aspects
• Some use a group of advisors

EXAMPLE OF MONARCHY

• The Mycenaeans ruled under monarchy
• In 2000 bc

ARISTOCRACY

ARISTOCRACY

• Based on small group of people
• Found in the higher class
• Example is Solon during 500 bc

OLIGARCHY

OLIGARCHY

• Ruled by the entire high class
• Eligibility in partaking in government was based on wealth
• Example was Sparta before 431 bc

TYRANNY

TYRANNY

• Rule is given to a sole leader
• Tyrant has complete control of government
• City-state of Lydia would be an example from 680-644bc

DEMOCRACY

• All eligible citizens partake
• Athens in 508 bc was a democracy
• Citizens must be male, over 18, and a landowner

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://www.wwnorton.com/college/history/ralph/ralimage/map4gree.jpg
• http://www.ancient.eu.com/Greek_Government/
• http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/government/
• http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/governmen1/tp/102309GreekGovernment.htm
• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/156945/deme