Ancient Greece

Greece is still a country today.

• True

• False

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

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Communism

Which of the following statements best describes the citizens of Athens?

• They spoke different languages

• They were thinkers and many free men participated in government.

• They overthrew their government by force.

• They develop the art of war.

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

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How does the Athens 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.

• Athens didn’t allow foreigners to vote or make decisions.

• Women had more rights in Athenian democracy.

What TWO crops were the Greeks known for?

• Grapes

• Lemons

• Tangerines

• Olives

A great city in Greece, that had an Oligarchy type of Government, taught boys to be good soldiers, made the military extremely important, and took what they needed from neighbors.

• Sparta

• Athens

A great city in Greece that had a Democracy for government, was the largest city-state, and valued their education and philosophical thinking.

• Athens

• Sparta

A Government by the people

• Democracy
• Oligarchy 
• Monarchy
• Tyranny 

A military leader who gains power through military force.

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy