1. Important Historical Terms

2. Source from time period
Primary Source
Something written by person from the time about the time
Source from time period

3. Source from after time period
Secondary Source
Source written from after the time
Source from after time period

4. One Ruler; Kings/Queens
Monarchy
One ruler – related to royalty and thought that God chose ruler to rule
One Ruler; Kings/Queens

5. One ruler; Force/totalitarian
Dictatorship
One ruler who takes power by fighting or violence. Most of time difficult to live with.
One ruler; Force/totalitarian

6. A few people make all decisions and have power Small group in power
Oligarchy
A few people make all decisions and have power Small group in power

7. Representative Democracy
People choose people to make laws and vote in important matters for them
People represented in government

8. People vote on everything
Direct Democracy
citizens vote on every matter
People vote on everything

9. Definition
Example
Pro
Cons
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Represent Democracy
Direct Democracy