Europe Ancient Indians Rome Greece in General Athens Specifically
Government power in wealthy Roman city states was basically in the hands of whom?
Wealthy Merchants
What type of government existed in Rome during the Renaissance?
Republic
What ended up strengthening the feudal system (Manor system)?
Barbarian Invasions
The legal codes in Europe during the medieval times were based on
Put laws into written legal code (codification)
What was the purpose of castles during feudal (medieval) times?
Provided protection
The Aztecs were ruled by
An Emperor
The government in the Mayan culture was a collection of what?
City States
Who were the leaders of the Mayan city-states?
Kings and Priests
The Incas had what type of government?
Monarchy – Rule by a King
What was a major downfall of the Mayan government?
No king was ever able to bring the Mayan people together under one government.
What caused the decline of the Roman government?
Arguments over succession (who would take over after the death of an emperor)
The Romans had an elected senate, assemblies and consuls, therefore it was what type of government?
Republic
The chief executives (like presidents in our government) of the Roman government were
2 consuls
The Roman laws that were written down and displayed in the forum were the
Twelve Tables
There were 8 judges in the Roman government known as
Praetors
What type of government existed in Greece during the Golden Age of Pericles?
Democracy
The major governmental contribution of the Greeks was
The democratic system
The type of government in which there are several people who control everything is known as
An Oligarchy
The following are contributions from which Greek city-state? 1. Establish 1 st democracy 2. Stressed the importance of individuals 3. Encouraged all citizens to vote 4. Held jury trials
Athens
One form of government in early ancient Greece where there is a small, wealthy, ruling class that holds all governmental power is known as
Aristocracy
Which type of government was NOT practiced in ancient Greece? Oligarchy Aristocracy Monarchy Democracy
Monarchy
The tyrant who was known as the “Lawgiver” from Athens was
Solon
What was Athens first form of government?
Oligarchy
Who could vote in the democratic elections in Athens?
All male citizens
A republic is a government run by whom?
Elected representatives
What type of government has elected representatives?
Republic