Ancient Greece Monarchy

a type of government in which one person illegally seizes all power, usually ruling in a harsh and brutal way; a dictatorship

the upper or noble class whose members’ status is usually inherited

a government led by a king or a queen

All citizens are able to vote on laws directly.

A royal family, made up of kings and queens, rules a city-state.

An assembly, made up of people chosen by the citizens, vote and make decisions for a city-state.

A few, wealthy people run a city-state based on their best interests.

The people are in charge

There is one person in charge, it can be a king, queen, or emperor

There are two people in charge, both are kings

There are a few people in charge

To lead the military and make key decisions

To serve as a religious leader

To manage trade and economy

To act as a judge in legal matters

Athens

Sparta

Corinth

Thebes

By democratic election

By divine right

By military conquest

By wealth and influence

Elected officials

Hereditary succession

Democratic assemblies

Oligarchic councils

Leading the army

Managing the household

Overseeing trade negotiations

Conducting religious ceremonies

Through peaceful transition

By invasion or conquest

By democratic reform

By internal revolution

To advise the king on important matters

To elect the next king

To manage the economy

To lead religious ceremonies