Ancient Greece

What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?  

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Theocracy

What type of government is run by a single ruler?

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Theocracy

What does the word "Democracy" mean?

• "rule by the government"
• "rule by the many"
• "rule by the wealthy"
• "rule by the people"

Which of these was NOT a requirement for citizenship in Athens?

• Born there
• Male or female
• Over age 18
• Free male

 How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today? 

• a. citizens listened to the ideas of powerful speakers
• b. citizens voted directly on all issues
• c. citizens gave their leaders total power
• d. citizens elected representatives to make laws

 How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?

• a. all citizens shared ruling power
• b. merchants made all of the laws
• c. people might voted unwisely
  c. people might vote unwisely
• d. slaves were equal to free men

Which Greek philosopher had the method of asking questions? 

• Socrates
• Aristole
• Plato
• Alexander

A government ruled by a single person, such as a king.

• Oligarchy
• Hero
• Monarchy
• Tyrant

An upper class that is richer and more powerful than the rest of society.

• Queens
• Aristocracy
• Nobels
• Kings

In ancient Greek city-states, a ruler who took power illegally.

• Democracy
• Monarchy 
• Oligarchy 
• Tyrant