GRAPES of Greece (ISN 84) Geography Religion Achievements Politics Economics SocialStructures

GRAPES of Greece GRAPES of Greece (ISN 84)(ISN 84)

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StructuresStructures

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Aesop’s Fables

• Greek storyteller

• Animals

• Life lesson - moral

Ch. 26The Rise of Democracy

Monarchy

One person (king/emperor) has power to make all political decisions

Oligarchy

A few people have the power to make all political decisions

Tyranny

One person seizes power by force and rules single-handedly

Democracy

People vote to make political decisions

26.2 Monarchy

…one person (king)

Power is inherited (usually father to son)

Lost power because:• Depended on aristocrats during war• Aristocrats wanted more power• Overthrew king

26.3 Oligarchy

…a few people

Aristocrats who overthrew monarchy

Lost power because:• Ignored needs of the people• Unpopular laws• Enforced with the army• Rich got richer• Eventually the poor turned to army leaders

26.4 Tyranny

…one person who is not a lawful ruler.

Seized power illegally, usually by force.

Lost power because:• Ruled harshly• Ignored the needs of the people• People forced the tyrant out

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26.5 Democracy

…all citizens

Tyrant overthrown by the people.

Direct democracy – every citizen can vote on every issue (Athens)

Representative democracy – people vote for representatives who decide issues on their behalf (U.S.)

Greek gods & goddesses

• Religion very important• Consulted gods through oracles• Myths – stories about gods to explain nature and

the unknown

Gods & Goddesses Flash Cards

• Cut along dotted• Fold along line• Glue (picture down) along a side edge• ISN 98 - 100