| Question | Answer |
| Monarchy:
When did this type of government begin? | In 2000 BC most Greek city states were ruled by a monarch. |
| Oligarchy:
When did this type of government begin? | By 800 BC most Greek city states were ruled by a small group of men. |
| Tyranny:
When did this type of government begin? | During the mid 600 BC Greek city states turned to people who promised to change the goverment. |
| Democracy:
When did this type of government begin? | Around 500 BC the people of Athens decided to govern themselves |
| Monarchy:
Who has the power to make decisions? State specific tasks they were in charge of. | One person (king) has the power to make decisions.
They:
made laws,
acted as judges,
conducted religious ceremonies,
led the armies, |
| Oligarchy:
Who has the power to make decisions? State specific tasks they were in charge of. | Oligarchy
A small group of people could make decisions.
They could:
make laws,
control the army,
passed laws that protected themselves |
| Tyranny:
Who has the power to make decisions? State specific tasks they were in charge of. | A small group of people could make decisions.
They could:
make laws
control the army
passed laws that protected themselves |
| Democracy:
Who has the power to make decisions? State specific tasks they were in charge of. | Everyone had power. They could do anything as long as they voted. |
| Monarchy:
How did they get power? | At first kings were elected but then they demanded that their children inherited their power |
| Oligarchy:
How did they get power? | They overthrew monarchy and took power for themselves. |
| Tyranny:
How did they get power? | Poor people turned to us to help make their lives better. We hired soldiers to kick out the aristocrats. |
| Democracy:
How did they get power? | People in Athens decided to start governing themselves. |
| Monarchy:
How did they lose power? | Eventually aristocrats overthrew monarchy. |
| Oligarchy:
How did they lose power? | Poor turned to leaders who promised to make their lives better |
| Tyranny:
How did they lose power? | Some people didn’t like tyrants. After they became so unbearable they were forced to step down. |
| Monarchy:
What are some extra details? | In a monarchy power was passed down through children |
| Oligarchy:
What are some extra details? | Aristocrats were very rich |
| Tyranny:
What are some extra details? | These people were not officially in charge. |
| Democracy:
What are some extra details? | Only men could vote. |
