Each city-state, or polis, had its own government. Some city states were
monarchies ruled by kings or tyrants
. Others were oligarchies ruled by a few powerful men on councils. The city of Athens
What type of government did city-states?
For the Greeks (or more particularly the Athenians) any system which excluded power from the whole citizen-body and was not a tyranny or monarchy was described as an
oligarchy
. Oligarchies were perhaps the most common form of city-state government and they often occurred when democracy went wrong.
How was a city-state governed?
City-states were
autonomous, self-governing states led by a city
. They controlled land outside the walls, from a few square miles, for many of the imperial free cities of Germany, to the huge land-and-sea empire of the Republic of Venice. All city-states had collective governments, usually a narrow or broad oligarchy.
What were the different forms of government of the Greek city-states?
One important difference was how they governed themselves. In this chapter, you will learn how ancient Greek communities tried different forms of government. city-states. In this chapter, you will explore the four forms of government that developed in the Greek city-states:
monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy
.
What are two ways the city-states of Greece were different from each other?
Each city-state ruled itself. They differed greatly from the each
other in governing philosophies and interests
. For example, Sparta was ruled by two kings and a council of elders. It emphasized maintaining a strong military, while Athens valued education and art.
What three areas made up a city-state?
The Greek city-states consisted of
the city, villages, and farms within a specific range of the
city. The Greeks referred to these city-states as a…
Can a city become a state?
Many cities around the world form a separate local government unit. The most common reason is that the population of the city is too large for the city to be subsumed into a larger local government unit. However, in a few cases, full sovereignty may be attained, in which case the unit is usually called a city-state.
What was a benefit of the city-states?
Advantages and Disadvantages of city-states as a form if government? Advantages:
small, easy to control, centralized
. Disadvantages: controlled little territory, many rivals/more conflict.
Who benefited most from the oligarchies?
Who benefited most from the oligarchies that governed many Greek city-states?
Wealthy people
.
What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?
A plutocracy
(Greek: πλοῦτος, ploutos, ‘wealth’ and κράτος, kratos, ‘power’) or plutarchy is a society that is ruled or controlled by people of great wealth or income.
How does ancient Greek government affect us today?
The principles behind the ancient Greeks’ democratic system of government are still in use today. The United States and many other countries throughout the modern world have adopted democratic governments
to give a voice to their people
. Democracy provides citizens the opportunity to elect officials to represent them.
What were three of the city-states called in ancient Greece?
Facts about Greek City-States
Ancient Greek city-states are known as polis. Although there were numerous city-states, the five most influential were
Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Thebes, and Delphi
.
What were Greek foot soldiers called?
Hoplite, heavily armed ancient Greek foot soldier whose function was to fight in close formation.
How many city-states are there?
Once numerous, today there are few true city-states. They are small in size and dependent on trade and tourism. The only
three
agreed upon city-states today are Monaco, Singapore, and Vatican City.
Is Athens or Sparta better?
Who is stronger Athens or Sparta?
Sparta is far superior to Athens
because their army was fierce and protective, girls received some education and women had more freedom than in other poleis. First, the army of Sparta was the strongest fighting force in Greece. This made Sparta one of the safest cities to live in.
