M8 | L2: The Glory of Athens

Front

What do you call a type of government which people rule themselves?

Back

Democracy

Front

What type of government do only a few people have power?

Back

Oligarchy

Front

What type of government do leaders take power by force?

Back

Tyranny

Front

What Greece city is the birthplace of democracy?

Back

Athens

Front

The highest social class that had power

Back

aristocrats

Front

Who created very harsh laws in Athens?

Back

Draco

Front

Under Solon’s constitution what did all free men living in Athens become?

Back

citizens

Front

Who are people who have the right to participate in government?

Back

citizens

Front

Who is known as the father of democracy?

Back

Cleisthenes

Front

What type of government allows all its citizens to participate directly in the government?

Back

Direct democracy