Greek CityStates Government Greek citystates experienced 4 basic

Greek City-States

Government �Greek city-states experienced 4 basic forms of government �Monarchy – “rule (archy) by one (mono)” � King received advice from council of nobles and a popular assembly �Oligarchy – “rule of a few” � Created tension between upper and lower classes

Government �Tyranny – complete rule by one � Tyrant had complete control of government and unrestrained power �Democracy – rule by the people � Every adult male citizen shared the responsibility of ruling the city

Sparta �Location: southern Greece on the Peloponnesus �Background: � Dorians (Spartans) made inhabitants “Helots” or slaves � Constant fear of a Helot uprising caused the Spartans to create a militaristic state �Life in Sparta: � Centered on the training of warriors � Both boys and girls underwent intense physical training to prepare them to be warriors

Sparta �Government: � Oligarchy � Board of 5 Spartan nobles maintained the status quo � Encouraged neighbors to be oligarchies � Formed the Peloponnesian League

Athens �Location: southern tip of mainland Greece �Background/Government: � History of tension between noble and lower classes � Eventually tyrants from the lower class took control of government and created greater citizen participation � Under Pericles, Athens established a democracy �Life in Athens � Characterized by creativity, commercial endeavors, and individualism

Athens and Sparta Assessment �Write a journal entry as an Athenian and a Spartan �Create a social media profile as an Athenian and a Spartan �Make a video representing Athens and Sparta (interviews, news report, trailer) �Make a visual of Athens and Sparta �Other – must be approved