Ancient Greece Continued
During class we continued to take notes on Ancient Greece.
VOCABULARY
Polis- fundamental political unit made up of a city and surrounding country side
Monarchy- rule by a single person
Aristocracy- rule by small group of noble very rich landowning families
Aristocrats-members of ruling class
Oligarchy- wealthy groups, dissatisfied with the aristocratic rule who seized power
Tyrant- Powerful individual who seized control by appealing to common people for support
Modern-abusive/oppressive ruler
Greek-someone who seized power (Abusive OR Just)
Symposiums- meetings where elite men enjoy wine, poetry, performances, and/or courtesans while discussing politics
POLITICS
Did not allow:
VOCABULARY
Polis- fundamental political unit made up of a city and surrounding country side
Monarchy- rule by a single person
Aristocracy- rule by small group of noble very rich landowning families
Aristocrats-members of ruling class
Oligarchy- wealthy groups, dissatisfied with the aristocratic rule who seized power
Tyrant- Powerful individual who seized control by appealing to common people for support
Modern-abusive/oppressive ruler
Greek-someone who seized power (Abusive OR Just)
Symposiums- meetings where elite men enjoy wine, poetry, performances, and/or courtesans while discussing politics
POLITICS
Did not allow:
- women
- middle class
- slaves
- aristocrats W/O CONNECTIONS or fell out of favor
TYRANTS
Sometimes aristocrats form alliances w? hoplites (well armed soldiers) and set alternative form of gov. (tyranny)
Sometimes aristocrats form alliances w? hoplites (well armed soldiers) and set alternative form of gov. (tyranny)
RULES LAWS AND CODES
*Citizens=rich men with land*
Draco
- Rich and poor are equal under the law
- Death punishment for many crimes
- Debt slavery is allowed
Solon's Reforms
- Outlaws debt slavery
- all Athenians can speak at assembly
- Any citizen can press charges
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