Types of Government of Ancient Greece Date: 2.10.14A 2.11.14 B What are the advantages and disadvantages of the four types of government within Ancient Greece and World civilizations? Types of Government of Ancient Greece Class work: Warm Up: What types of government have we seen so far? What type of government do we have in the United States today? Do you view it as effective and why? Warm-Up/Discuss History Alive Simulation- “The Rise of Democracy” and types of Government- followed by reflections. Mini-Assessment on Greek Government WIO: TOD- Mini-Assessment Homework: Complete Greece Vocab All words _part 1 Due Next Class. Page 96 Page 97

*Push all the desks to the back or sides of the room Types of Government Simulation Activity When I say GO, *Push all the desks to the back or sides of the room *Have your notebook, Notes Sheet, and writing utensil *Sit on the floor-When you sit on the floor, you have NO POWER as citizens of this Civilization As we learn about the 4 types of government in Ancient Greece, we will choose music to listen to based on the ways decisions were made in each government structure.

Monarchy Directions: Definition: The earliest form of government in ancient Greece was monarchy, in which one person- such as a king or emperor-had the power to make all of the political decisions. Those of you sitting on the floor have no power. King and Prince Selection King chooses a song and the volume The king has passed away. Prince-it is now your responsibility to choose a song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC8N9WywIqY Black Eyed Peas- I Gotta Feeling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tiPAvmy3eA Jimmy Buffet- Cheeseburger in Paradise Miley Cyrus- See you Again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJi4bln-hHQ

Monarchy The earliest form of government in ancient Greece one person-such as a king or emperor-had the power to make all of the political decisions at first chosen by people later inherited power passed on to sons kings served as judges, religious leader, led armies aristocrats: best, most wealthy, land owners kings were dependent on aristocrats for counsel/advice aristocrats realized that they were stronger that the king eventually aristocrats took power leading to oligarchy MONARCHS LOSE POWER

Reflection on Monarchy: *What are the advantages of a monarchy? What are the disadvantages?

Oligarchy Definition: Directions: Oligarchy developed in Greece as an alternative to monarchy. In an oligarchy, a few individuals have the power to make political decisions. Remember: those of you on the floor have no power. Oligarchs were the wealthy members of society. Three volunteers. Oligarchs will select the next song. Journey- Don’t Stop Believing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBEXSiFzOfU Michael Jackson-Smooth Criminal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBrWNbjw3RA Lady Gaga- Just Dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu3gWaOON1w

Oligarchy developed in Greece as an alternative to monarchy. a few individuals have the power to make decisions. ruled by small group of wealthy landowners oligarch=Greek word “a few” very comfortable lives while poor worked in fields oligarchy abused power ignored the needs of the poor and used army to make them obey eventually, the poor found leaders who promised to improve their lives backed by the people, the leader took power OLIGARCHY LOSE POWER

Oligarchy Reflection: What are the advantages and disadvantages of an oligarchy?

Tyranny Definition: Discontent with the oligarchy in ancient Greece led to the rise of new leaders, called tyrants. In a tyranny, one individual seizes power by force and rules single-handedly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1hBPzPGrUA OAR- This Town http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KnIzq77Pfw Lady Gaga- Poker Face Taylor Swift- Love Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7seRIJAtjlA

Tyranny Discontent with the oligarchy in ancient Greece led to the rise of new leaders, called tyrants. one person takes power by force/not a lawful king=tyrant mostly military leaders who got support from the poor and unhappy people tyrants rule became unbearable people of Athens forced them from power TYRANTS LOSE POWER

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a tyranny? Tyranny Reflection: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a tyranny?

Democracy Definition: Directions: Around 500 B.C.E., after the overthrow of the harsh tyrant, the citizens of Athens decided they would rule themselves. This was the beginning of democracy. In a democracy, people vote to make political decisions. Class vote We will play the song that receive more than half of the votes. This is the majority. Lady Gaga- Just Dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu3gWaOON1w Taylor Swift- Forever and Always Katy Perry- Fireworks Michael Jackson-Billie Jean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p_wNe9OtG8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75sx7U6dAB4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NCHzZRSfeY

Democracy Around 500 B.C.E., after the overthrow of the harsh tyrant, the citizens of Athens decided they would rule themselves. In a democracy, people vote to make political decisions. democracy=rule by people Direct Democracy= every citizen votes on every issue/Athens Representative Democracy=people vote for reps who vote in their name/United States assembly=law making group made up of free men Democracy was one of the greatest gifts to the modern world from Ancient Greece

Democracy Reflection What are the advantages and disadvantages of a democracy? Now, Push the desks back together and sit in your seat for the mini-assessment.

On a separate sheet of paper, answer the Assessment questions On a separate sheet of paper, answer the Assessment questions. Number 1-8 and write your answer selection. Turn in as you leave today. HW: Greece Vocab: Part 1 is Due Next Class for ALL Words! - Vocab Part 2 is due the class after that.