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Government Forms in Ancient Greece

Government Forms in Ancient Greece. Polis, Phalanx, Government Types. Polis. Means city-state Main political unit in Ancient Greece - independent polis Made up of the city, surrounding countryside (farms for food), and smaller villages

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Government Forms in Ancient Greece

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  1. Government Forms in Ancient Greece Polis, Phalanx, Government Types

  2. Polis • Means city-state • Main political unit in Ancient Greece- independent polis • Made up of the city, surrounding countryside (farms for food), and smaller villages • Usually consisted of 100-500 square feet and 10-20,000 peoples

  3. Armies • Phalanx- Greek army formation • Stood side by side with a shield and a spear, worked together as a single unit • Made the Ancient Greeks formidable armies despite smaller populations • Hoplites- foot soldiers • Used ordinary citizens as soldiers • All men expected to serve

  4. Variety • Each Polis had it’s own type and form of government • Different Polis experimented with new forms of governments • Result- many new forms of government’s arise in Greece

  5. Monarchy • State ruled by a King • Rule is hereditary (son or relative of king would take over when they die) • Many rulers claimed divine right • Divine Right- the king has been chosen or approved by the Gods • Examples/ Mycenae

  6. Aristocracy • State ruled by the nobility (wealthy, elites) • Rule is hereditary (passed on by family) and based on land ownership and wealth • Social status enforces their rule • Example/ Athens (594 BC)

  7. Oligarchy • State ruled by a small group of citizens • Rule is based on wealth • Ruling group controls military • Example/ Sparta (800-600 BC)

  8. Democracy • State ruled by its citizens • Rule is based on citizenship • Issues are voted on and majority rules • Example/ Athens (460 BC)

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