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:
  • 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)

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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