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Who is Plato, what did he write and what did he believe in? |
• Philosopher, Socrates student • wrote the Republic • Believes that wisest, not wealthiest should rule the government |
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What is mediocracy? |
Holding of power selected on ability |
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Who is Aristole and what did he believe in? |
• Plato's student • believed in a balanced government and all forms of government consisted of both good and bad - favored direct democracy and believed it only worked if citizens were educated |
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Who is Cleisthnies and why was he important? |
• he was democratic • created reforms - Boule, court system and council - caused Athenians to see themselves as citizens |
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Who is Pericles and what was his impact on Athens? |
• leader of Athens • paid public officials (gave poor a chance) • created Delian League - $$$ from DL helped build strong navy |
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What was the Roman Republic's written law? |
• Twelve Tablets/Tables - 1st written law placed where all can see - all laws applied to all people |
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What is monarchy? |
Ran by 1 person who has their job for life |
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What is feudalism? |
Whoever owns land runs the government |
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What is an oligarchy? |
Small group of wealth people run the government |
