9.2 Greek Political Systems

Which form of government was most common in Greece during the Mycenaean period (c. 1400-1150 BCE)?

• tyranny

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

During the 400s and 500s BCE, Spartan society was centered around which of the following?

• political activity

• religious devotion

• military preparedness

• cultural and artistic pursuits

During the age of Democracy, Athenian society was centered around

• trade and the arts

• religious devotions

• farming and family life

• military preparedness

In ancient Athens, a women who was married to a wealthy land-owner would most likely have been

• a teacher

• a homemaker

• active in politics

• active in business

What was the main difference between citizens and non-citizens n ancient Athens?

• only citizens could live within the city walls.

• citizens were free; non-citizens were slaves

• only citizens could vote and participate in the government

• citizens were required to serve in the military while non-citizens were not

In response to the Persian Wars, The Greek city-states formed the

• Apella

• Delian league

• Athenian Navy

• Council of Elders

In ancient Sparta, women were

• allowed to vote

• considered slaves

• in charge of religion

• given military training

Why did women lack political rights?

• They were busy assigning work to the metics and slaves

• they had other interests, aside from politics

• they were not motivated to learn about politics

• they were not considered to be citizens

Which form of political powers did women in ancient Sparta possess?

• the right to become citizens

• the right to serve in the army

• the right to vote on proposed laws

• the right to speak during debates in the assembly

In ancient Athens, in order to be a citizen, residents were required to be

• adults, at least 30 years of age

• property-owning males

• natives of the city-state.

• former members of the military