Introduction
Greece is located in Europe, and is mostly surrounded by water. The people of Greece believed in many Gods and Goddesses. The Greeks were polytheistic. Over time, different forms of governments came in and went out. Kings had complete political power. Political Power was controlled by small groups of wealthy people. Tyrants were cruel and unfair to the people they ruled. Democracy gave power to the people.
Monarchy
Kings had complete political power. “The people of these villages paid taxes to the king, obeyed his laws, and depended on him for their defense.” The people did many things for the king, and depended on him for their protection. “The king often relied on heavily-armed soldiers to enforce his rule and ensure the people paid taxes and obeyed his laws.” The king had guards that made sure the people obeyed and paid taxes. “He usually retained his political power for life.” People had to be born into a royal family to have the ability to be king. Being king was a birthright.
Oligarchy
Political Power was controlled by small groups of wealthy people. “Oligarchies developed in which political power rested with a few selected wealthy individuals.” There was usually two or three rich people selected to rule. “Oligarchs usually had luxurious lives, and enforced their rule with military support.” Oligarchs, much like …show more content…
“In some city-states, tyrants became harsh and greedy and were simply overthrown by the people.” The tyrants were so terribly harsh that the people simply overthrew them. “In 510 B.C.E., a combination of Spartan invaders and Athenians, who were opposed to this harsh rule, forced Hippias to resign and leave Greece.” Spartan invaders and Athenians forced Hippias, the last tyrant, out of Greece. “Over time, a person who ruled by tyranny, or a tyrant, became known for holding on to power by cruel and abusive means.” Tyrants eventually became very harsh and were cruel and
Greece is located in Europe, and is mostly surrounded by water. The people of Greece believed in many Gods and Goddesses. The Greeks were polytheistic. Over time, different forms of governments came in and went out. Kings had complete political power. Political Power was controlled by small groups of wealthy people. Tyrants were cruel and unfair to the people they ruled. Democracy gave power to the people.
Monarchy
Kings had complete political power. “The people of these villages paid taxes to the king, obeyed his laws, and depended on him for their defense.” The people did many things for the king, and depended on him for their protection. “The king often relied on heavily-armed soldiers to enforce his rule and ensure the people paid taxes and obeyed his laws.” The king had guards that made sure the people obeyed and paid taxes. “He usually retained his political power for life.” People had to be born into a royal family to have the ability to be king. Being king was a birthright.
Oligarchy
Political Power was controlled by small groups of wealthy people. “Oligarchies developed in which political power rested with a few selected wealthy individuals.” There was usually two or three rich people selected to rule. “Oligarchs usually had luxurious lives, and enforced their rule with military support.” Oligarchs, much like …show more content…
“In some city-states, tyrants became harsh and greedy and were simply overthrown by the people.” The tyrants were so terribly harsh that the people simply overthrew them. “In 510 B.C.E., a combination of Spartan invaders and Athenians, who were opposed to this harsh rule, forced Hippias to resign and leave Greece.” Spartan invaders and Athenians forced Hippias, the last tyrant, out of Greece. “Over time, a person who ruled by tyranny, or a tyrant, became known for holding on to power by cruel and abusive means.” Tyrants eventually became very harsh and were cruel and