Ancient Greek Government Types

What is a polis?

• A group of people in charge of the government.

• A piece of land

• A city-state with its own laws, government, army and way of doing things.

• A group of people in Greece in charge of arranging battles and monitoring the Olympics.

TRUE or FALSE: Government across Greece was united and consistent across every city-state.

• True

• False

How many main types of government were seen in Ancient Greece?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Monarchy:

• Rule by one

• Rule by few

• Rule by citizens

Democracy:

• Rule by one

• Rule by few

• Rule by citizens

Tyranny:

• Rule by one

• Rule by few

• Rule by citizens

Oligarchy:

• Rule by one

• Rule by few

• Rule by citizens

What was a benefit of an oligarchy vs. a monarchy?

• It would be easier to reach decisions in an oligarchy.

• In an oligarchy, there was more than just one person to guide decision making.

• The people had a voice and say in an oligarchy.

• The oligarchy listened to the people.

Who was able to vote in Athens?

• All people

• All Men

• Men and Women born in Athens

• Free Males born in Athens

TRUE or FALSE: In most of Ancient Greece, ordinary people had no say in the government.

• True

• False