Ancient Greece Democracy

What does 'democracy' mean?

• rule by the few
• rule by the people
• rule of the leaders
• rule of the powerful

A Government by the people

• Democracy
• Oligarchy 
• Monarchy
• Tyranny 

A Government with the power in the hands of a few wealthy people.

• Oligarchy 
• Tyranny
• Monarchy
• Democracy

A form of government ruled by a king (monarch) independently and the power is passed from father to son (hereditary succession):

• oligarchy
• tyranny
• monarchy
• democracy

Which of the following best describes a democracy as practiced in Ancient Greece?

• Rule by a single, powerful ruler

• Rule by eligible citizens

• Rule by a small group of wealthy people

• Rule by priests and religious leaders

Which of the following are citizens in Ancient Athens? 

• Women 
• Slaves 
• Foreigners 
• Free Men 

I was born in Athens.
My mom was born in Athens.
My dad was born in Thebes.
Am I a citizen?

• YES
• NO

I am owned by a private citizen or a city state. I can not become a citizen. Who am I?

• Slave
• Metic 
• Citizen

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Who were the only citizens allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?

• married males, slave, no land owned
• women born in Athens, slave, owned land
• adult free male, owned land, trace roots back to Athens
• married women, military men, no land owned

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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