1. Rise of Greece

2. Foundations Mycenae Greeks collapsed following the Dorian Invasion
Those people adopted Minoan and Mycenae way
Geography
Mountains
Divided population = City States
Independence
Bad farming
The Sea
Safe harbors
Trade - Ideas
Colonization

3. City States Referred to as a Polis Included territory around the city
Generally had an Acropolis
High Hill with temples
Allowed for development of different government

4. Types of Governments
Monarchy: Hereditary ruler with central power (King)
Aristocracy: Rule by hereditary landholding elites
Oligarchy: Rule by small group of wealthy elite
Democracy: Rule by the people

5. The development of democracy
Why Greece?
The development of democracy

6. Theory A: Mythology Greek gods Greek Myths
Essentially humans with superpowers
Made being human qualities valuable
Greek Myths
Iliad and Odyssey show the value of human ability
Trojan Horse
Could remove the gods and story still works

7. Theory B: Military Greeks fought in a phalanx Formed by Citizens
8 men deep, squares
Required incredible teamwork
Formed by Citizens
All who could afford equipment fought
If citizens fought, citizens should run things

8. Really Democratic?