Four Greek Governments

Which form of government comes from the Greek words for "one" and "ruler"?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

Which of the following were reasons that monarchs lost power? Check all that apply.

• council members grew wealthy and powerful

• weak kings

• kings that made bad decisions

• bribes going to council members

How is the power passed in a monarchy?

• people vote for the next ruler

• the council appoints the next ruler

• they fight for the power (civil war)

• his son inherits the power

Sparta was ruled by a/an __?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• democracy

• tyranny

The usual title for a monarch is _?

• king

• oligarch

• tyrant

• citizen

Which form of government means " a few rulers?"

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

A person in charge in a group "ruled by few" people is a __

• king

• oligarch

• tyrant

• citizen

Which form of government passed laws to make the rich richer?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

Which type of government comes from a word that means "absolute ruler?"

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

The leader in a form of government where one person takes the power is a __.

• king

• oligarch

• tyrant

• citizen