1. Ancient Greece and Rome Lesson 1 – The Ancient Greek City-States

2. Objectives Understand the social organization of Greek city- states that share a common language and religion. Identify tyranny, aristocracy, oligarchy, and democracy as early forms of Greek government.

3. Ancient Greece Not a unified country but a collection of independent city-states.

4. Family Tree Zeus  Chief God Hera  Zeus’s wife Apollo  Sun God Poseidon  Sea God Aphrodite  Love Goddess

5. Governments Tyranny – one man was the dictator Aristocracy – few noble or upper-class families held power Oligarchy – the power was held by few wealthy men Democracy – power shared by a large number of citizens

6. ACTIVITY! – City States In your groups of 3, you will design the ideal city- state! Draw your city-state including lands and buildings, and write down the rules of your city-state, based on it’s government. Then, you will present your city state to the class. Worth 25 points towards your social studies grade!