03-18-15

Here are today's note:

- Transformation of government:

• During the seventh and sixth centuries BC, aristocrats "ran the show" in most of Greece.
• The rich held more influence in society and held governmental power.

-Aristocracy:

• Aristocracy is ruled by aristocrats.
• Attended symposiums, meetings where the elite men would enjoy wine and poetry, dancers, acrobats, hetaeras.

The clean version

-An exclusive Party:

• No woman were allowed (besides the entertainment)
• No middle class
• No slaves
• Sometimes, even certain aristocrats (the ones that didn't have the right connections or fell out of favour)

-Tyrants Seize Control:

• Sometimes aristocrats would form alliances with Hoplites (well-armed soldiers) and set up an alternative form of government called a tyranny.
• Tyrant - someone who rules outside the framework of the polis. 
• The modern meaning of tyrant is: an abusive or oppressive ruler. (Example: Kim Jong-Un leader of North Korea)
• the Greek meaning: someone who simply seized power usually with Hoplite help. They set their own army and gain power. (Example: Hippias)

-Class of Tyrants:

• Hippias was a tyrant who ruled from 527-510 BC.
• His brother was murdered and his rule became harsh.
• He was expelled from Athens also known as ostracized
• In revenge, after being ostracized, he began working with the Persian king Darius, helping them invade marathon.

Why the frowny face?

TO BE CONTINUED......