Greek Governments

Which type of government comes from the Greek terms meaning "one to rule?"

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

The word "oligarchy" comes from the Greek terms meaning what?

• "few to rule"

• "one to rule"

• "illegitimate ruler"

• "people ruler"

Which type of government comes from the Greek terms meaning "illegitimate ruler?"

• tyranny

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• democracy

The Greek term "demos" means what?

• people

• rule

• one

• few

In which type of government do the citizens participate in discussion, debate, and voting?

• democracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• tyranny

Which Greek city-state practiced an oligarchy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Olympia

• Corinth

Which city-state is most commonly associated with its democratic government?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Corinth

In a "democracy," who has the right to vote?

• everyone

• citizens

• only women

• anyone that can hit the griddy.

In which type of government does the ruler take power by force?

• tyranny

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

Most monarchies today are _____________________ monarchies.

• constitutional

• representative

• tyrannical

• communist