Lesson 26 Rise of Democracy

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.

Which from of Government in a Greek city-state usually came first?

• tyranny

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

Who belonged to the councils of 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

What kinds of laws did the Oligarchs pass?

• laws that were unfair for children

• laws that were fair to all animals

• laws that were fair to all people

• laws that favored the richest people

In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?

• military force

• a long history of family tradition

• the law of the land

• foreign partnerships across the Mediterranean

Why were some Tyrants well liked

• They united the city-states under one ruler

• They passed the throne to their sons

• They gave all men and women a voice in government

• They made laws that made people's lives better

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 ancient Athens?

• Nobody should be a slave

• People should govern themselves

• Men and women should be equal

• Leaders should be both wise and fair to everyone

What type of government does the following list describe?
• There is one ruler.
• The ruler usually inherited power.
• The ruler passed on leadership to his son.

• democracy
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• tyranny

How were laws developed in a monarchy?

• The Assembly voted on them.
• The king made them.
• The aristocrats made them.
• There were no laws in a monarchy.