B Flashcards
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What did the ancient Greeks think about voting?
The ancient Greeks believed that voting was not democratic because only popular people got elected.
What did the Greeks consider a democratic method of selection?
The Greeks thought a lottery was democratic because anyone could win.
What was used in Athens to decide political office winners?
Athens had a special machine to draw names for the lottery to decide who won a political office.
What did democracy mean to the ancient Greeks?
Democracy meant that everyone was ruled and could also rule in turn, allowing any citizen to be involved.
What was the system called where the best rulers were elected in ancient Greece?
The system was called an aristocracy, meaning rule by the best.
What does ‘aristos’ mean in Greek?
‘Aristos’ means ‘the best’ in Greek.
What happens when aristocracy becomes corrupted?
When corrupted, it was no longer the best ruling but a small group of rich men ruling the polis.
