1. Greek Governments

2. The Greek Polis Polis: city-state
Each city-state was ruled by its own government
Citizenship differed in each city-state

3. Colonies Areas settled by a group of people
Red = Greek land
Areas settled by a group of people
Reasons for creating colonies:
Overpopulation
Need for resources & farm land
Locations:
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Colonies stayed closely connected through trade

4. Money! Trade increased Production of coins
Helped increase and expand trade
Drachma

5. Athens

6. Society Focused on: Citizenship given ONLY to men born in Athens
Government
Education
Citizenship given ONLY to men born in Athens
Rights: vote, freedom of speech, hold office and own private property
Non-citizens: women and slaves
Had no rights

7. Problems in Athens
Began as a monarchy, which fell to a group of wealthy men who took power
Farmers began losing jobs & money and began asking for reforms
Ruling class began giving loans
People became unhappy and overthrew the government

8. Tyranny in Athens Oligarchy was replaced by a tyrant
Started ruling fairly, but eventually abused their power
People were unhappy because rights were being taken away

9. Famous Tyrants Draco: Solon: Created new laws
Took power away from the wealthy
Solon:
Cancelled debts
Passed immigration laws
Immigrants could now become citizens
Let citizens participate in the government

10. Direct Democracy
Citizens given the chance to be a part of the government
New rights:
Vote on laws & policies
Freedom of speech
Assembly: main governing body
Jury: decided on court cases
Government debates made public

11. Sparta

12. Sparta
Military-based society
Economy focused on agriculture

13. Society Citizens: Spartan-born men AND women Non-citizens: slaves
Hoplites: soldiers

14. Government Oligarchy: ruled by a few wealthy, educated men
Militaristic government: focused on keeping a large and powerful military to keep peace
Prevented cultural growth and trade

15. Define the following words in 1-2 complete sentences:
Vocabulary
Define the following words in complete sentences:
Citizen
Reform
Loan
Debt
Debate