Ancient Greek Government

Who ran a tyranny?

• A single ruler

• The citizens

• Wealthy judges

• Toddlers

Under democracy, who held power over government?

• A single ruler

• A tyrant

• The aristocrats

• Male landowning citizens

In what kind of government do citizens elect other people to make decisions on their behalf?

• Aristocracy

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Tyranny

Who benefited most from the oligarchies that governed many ancient Greek city-states?

• The wealthy

• The children

• All citizens

• Tyrants

Which of the following statements best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens?

• The council controlled the work of the assembly

• People were paid to take part in government

• The city-state's population was small

• Free people could vote and hold office

Which form of government in a Greek city-state came first?

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• Thy inherited from a relative

• They were elected by the people

• They paid merchants for support

• They used soldiers to take control

Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning "few"?

• Tyrant

• Oligarch

• Monarch

• Democrat

Who belonged to the councils of aristocrats?

• Rich men who had land from their families

• Merchants who became wealthy from trade

• Soldiers who were famous for their courage

• Popular leaders who won support from the poor

Which form of government means "people rule"?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy