Ancient Greece Unit Test Practice

What type of government is a Democracy?

• A government ruled by Monarchs.

• A government ruled by the people.

• A government ruled by aristocrats.

• A government ruled by one person that got his power by force.

What type of government does a person take power by force?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

What is the Greek city of Athens known for?

• The place where the gods and goddesses lived.

• The first city to give women the right to vote.

• The birthplace of Democracy.

• The city of the first Olympic games.

Who were aristocrats?

• rich land owners

• great Greek artists

• Ordinary people that wanted the people to have power in the government.

• Authors of great literary works.

Who created very harsh laws in Athens?

• Peisistratus

• Solon

• Draco

• Cleisthenes

What is an indirect or representative democracy?

• All citizens vote directly for rulers and laws.

• Citizens elect representatives that vote for them.

• The citizens may not participate in government.

• Only women and slaves may participate in government.

Who was NOT allowed to participate in Ancient Athens government?

• aristocrats

• priests

• men

• women and slaves

What is a peninsula?

• Land completely surrounded by water.

• Land surrounded on three sides by water.

• Land divided by a river.

• A fortress built on top of a hill.

What ancient Greeks were known as talented ship builders?

• Mycenaeans

• Minoans

• Sumerians

• Athens

Who were the first people to speak Greek?

• Mycenaeans

• Minoans

• Spartans

• Olympians