Ancient Government

What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy
• Communism

At what type of event was Pericles' famous speech?

• An Election
• A Funeral
• A Debate
• A Basketball Game

A government in which only a few powerful people have power is known as a(n) __________.

• tyranny.
• democracy.
• oligarchy.
• dictatorship.

Democracy in Ancient Greece is a type of government in which _______________.

• power was held by wealthy landowners.
• all men and women were able to vote.
• leadership was taken by force.
• people ruled themselves.

The Greek word for city-state is _____________.

• oligarchy
• polis
• agora
• Athens

In which type of government do you inherit the leadership position?

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny

In which type of government does a strong person rule?

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny

In which type of government does a group of wealthy individuals rule?

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny

Who was considered to be the citizens of Ancient Greece?

• Slaves
• Foreigners
• Females
• None of the above

Sole ruler who took power by force instead of by inheritance.

• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Tyranny
• Democracy