Forms of Government in ancient Greece

How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?

• Different languages made communication difficult.

• Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart.

• Colonies were started by groups from different countries.

• Different kings made different rules about how to govern.

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• They inherited from a relative.

• They were elected by the people.

• They paid merchants for support.

• They used soldiers to take control.

Who were the aristocrats?

• rich men who had land from their families

• merchants who became wealthy from trade

• soldiers who were famous for their courage

• popular leaders who won support from the poor

Which word in English for "rule by a small group" comes from a Greek word meaning “few”?

• tyranny

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• direct democracy

In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?

• military force

• family tradition

• the law of the land

• foreign partnerships

How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?

• People might vote unwisely.

• Merchants made all the laws.

• Slaves were equal to free men.

• All citizens shared ruling power.

What idea that is important today came from the democracy in ancient Athens?

• Nobody should be a slave.

• People should rule themselves.

• Men and women should be equal.

• Leaders should be both wise and good.

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