MONARCHY

FAST FACTS

• Monarchy lasted from 2000 to 800 B.C.E in Ancient Greece
• Only Kings were allowed to rule
• When a king died his son inherited power.
• Aristocrats were wealthy men who owned large pieces of land.
• Aristocrats began to long for the king's power.
• By 800 B.C.E aristocrats ruled the Greek city - states.

SUMMARY

• A monarch is a king, monarchy lasted from 2000 to 800 B.C.E. Only kings could rule not queens. When a King died his son inherited power. The Kings were advised by aristocrats ( wealthy male land owners). Soon, aristocrats began to long for the king's power. By 800 B.C.E aristocrats overthrew the King and obtained power in the Greek city - states.

MONARCHY IN ANCIENT GREECE