Ancient Greece Government

Which of the following is a  government where a few wealthy people rule?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Communism

What is a person who seizes power in an illegal way called?

• King
• Savage
• Tyrant
• Aristocrat

Which of the following types of government did Athens have FIRST?

• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Tyranny
• Monarchy

Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?

• All adult male citizens and slaves
• All free men and women
• All free, adult male citizens
• Anyone who lived in Athens

How does Athenian democracy differ from our democracy?

• In Athens they directly voted to make decisions and we elect representatives.

• Athens had less people on a jury than we have today.

• Women had more rights in Athenian democracy.

Which of the following would be an advantage to living in Athens over Sparta?

• Athenian woman had more power in the government.
• Athens valued education more than Sparta.
• Athens had better military training than Sparta.
• Athens had less people involved in the government.

Which of the following would be an advantage to living in Athens over Sparta?

• Athenian woman had more power in the government.
• Athens valued education more than Sparta.
• Athens had better military training than Sparta.
• Athens had less people involved in the government.

A Government by the people

• Democracy
• Oligarchy 
• Monarchy
• Tyranny 

They could own property, they went to school like the boys did, and they lived the same simple life as the men.

• Sparta Women

• Athens Women

What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula?

• rocky and mountainous
• flat
• desert
• rolling plains

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