1. From Tyranny to Democracy
Ancient Greece
From Tyranny to Democracy

2. The Minoans were the first Europeans to have a literate civilizations
The Minoans were the first Europeans to have a literate civilizations. They built it on the island of Crete in 2200 B.C.E.

3. In 1580 B.C.E., the Myceneans settled in Pelopennese and ruled Greece for 400 years.
Minoans to Myceneans

4. At the end of the reign, their civilization collapsed
At the end of the reign, their civilization collapsed. This period is known as the Dark Ages.

5. With no organization, the Greeks decided to set up small city-states (Polis).

6. Each one had their own laws, government and money
Each one had their own laws, government and money. They controlled their own villages and farms.
city-states

7. At first, kings ruled the city-states.
King= monarchy for life and then it’s passed down to their heirs
Monarchy

8. Oligarchies started to overthrow the kings
Oligarchy= a few wealthy and powerful people rule
oligarchy

9. Tyrants came in to overthrow kings and oligarchies
Tyrants= people who take control using military force and fear
tyranny

10. Over time, the citizens of Ancient Greece grew tired of the tyrants and oligarchies trying to take control of their land. Changes needed to be made by each city-state.
Intro to Democracy

11. Athens decided to make a new system of government that gave every citizen a right to vote for anything that would affect their lives.
Sparta focused on making the strongest army they could to fight against anyone who threatened their land.
Sparta

12. Athens Vs Sparta
Which represents Athens? Which represents Sparta? How do you know?