Student Notes Greece 3

Student Notes Greece 3 Understanding Terms Aristocratswealthy citizens; nobles The word aristocrat actually translates to best + rule (or power) e g a u g n a L Greek t s e b e h

t = s Aristo r e w o p ; e l u r = s Krato Understanding Terms Monarchyrule by one person, usually a king The word monarchy actually translates to

one rule e g a u g n a L Greek Monos = one e l u r o t = n e i Arkh Understanding Terms

Oligarchyrule by only a few people, usually aristocrats The word oligarchy actually translates to few + rule e g a u g n a Greek L w e f = s o g i Ol e l

u r o t = n Arkhie Understanding Terms Tyranny (dictatorship)rule by the strongest, often by someone who takes power The word tyranny actually translates to cruel ruler A person who takes power by force is often called a tyran t Understanding Terms Democracyrule where the citizens can vote for leaders and actions

The word democracy actually translates to people + rule (or power) e g a u g n a L Greek e l p o e p = s o De m r e

w o p ; e l u r = s Krato Understanding Terms Iditsa private person; a person not concerned about others Helotsenslaved people who worked on the farms in Sparta