Ancient Greece Review

What was the name of the first known tribe to inhabit Greece?

• Minoan

• Mycenaean

• Trojans

• Athenians

The first Greeks lived on which island in the Mediterranean?

• Atlantis

• Thebes

• Crete

• Troy

What writing style did the Minoans and the Mycenaeans share?

• Sanskrit

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Linear B

Ancient Greeks were intensely loyal to their polis. What is a polis?

• Large River

• City-State

• Sacred Mountain

• Weapon

What is something city-states would have in common?

• Festivals

• Calendars

• Language

• Government

What is the power structure like in a monarchy?

• There are two people in charge, both kings

• There is one person in charge, it can be a king, queen, or emperor

• There is a small group of people in charge

• The people are in charge

Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?

• A system where one person (with very strict rules) is in charge

• A system where the people are in charge

• A government where a King or a Queen rules

• A system where there are more than one equal ruler

How is a tyrant government different from a monarchy government?

• Tyrant governments have 3 rulers, Monarchies have 1

• A Monarch must be a king, whereas a tyrant can be a queen

• Tyrants take power by force, Monarchies pass power to oldest son

• Monarchs take power by force, Tyrants pass power to their oldest son

What background do tyrants usually have experience in?

• Cooking

• Training

• Making Laws

• Military Leadership

Which of the following best describes a democracy?

• A government where the people rule

• A government where 3 leaders rule over the people

• A system where 1 leader takes power by force

• A type of government is ruled by 1 strict ruler