The Rise of Democracy in Ancient Greece
Definition
Visual
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
*At first, Kings were chosen
by the _________________.
*Over time, Kings demanded
that their power be passed
down to ________________
_______________________.
*This created ____________
and took the choice
__________ from the
people.
*Oligarchs were
________________ or rich
______________________.
*They created laws to
_________________ and
_________________ their
wealth.
*The rich got ____________
and the _______________
became poorer.
*Also called a _________________
*A tyrant has _____________ of
the power but is not the
______________________King.
*Often were ________________
rulers who helped the people.
*Many became _______________
and _________________________.
*Many ruled with an ____________
__________ and were concerned
with ____________________ their
power.
____________________,
wealthy land owners who
advised the King,
__________________ the
monarchy and took power
for
______________________.
*Poor people ____________
the oligarchs.
*They turned to other
leaders, usually from the
______________ who
promised to ____________
their lives.
*Used the ______________
to overthrow the oligarchs.
*People ban _____________
to __________________ the
tyrant when his rule becomes
overwhelmingly
__________________.
Democracy
*_________________
democracy = every
________________ is allowed to
vote on every ______________.
*In Athens, only ____________
___________________________
were considered citizens.
*Assembly = ________________
group where free men could
__________________________
and ______________ on issues.
Vocabulary
Define each word. Then write a sentence using the word as it pertains
to ancient Greece.
Dynasty:
Sentence:
Aristocrat:
Sentence:
Assembly:
Sentence: