Forms of Government in Ancient Greece古希腊政府形式.pptVIP

Forms of Government in Ancient Greece Global History I:Adamiak Monarchy Definition MONARCHY - Form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person. Etymology Monos = single Arkhein = rule Monarchy How was it practiced in ancient Greece? People paid taxes to their king, obeyed his laws, and depended on the king for protection. Usually monarchs inherited their power hereditarily. How did this form of government decline? Kings fought one another for territory Oligarchy Definition Oligarchy- Form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few individuals