Chapter 26: The Rise of Democracy

Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?

• tyranny

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

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

• 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 it from a relative

• They were elected by the people

• They paid merchants for support

• They used soldiers to take control

Who belonged to the councils of aristocrats?

• Rich men who had land from their families

• Merchants who become wealthy from trade

• Soldiers who were famous for their courage

• Popular leaders who won support from the poor

What happened to the king's advisers after the king lost power?

• They were forced to be slaves

• They sailed away to start colonies

• They became the new ruling group

• They asked the people to elect them to office

Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning, "few"?

• tyrant

• oligarch

• monarch

• democrat

What might an oligarch do on an ordinary day?

• Herd sheep and goats

• Work hard in the fields

• Sell goods in the market

• Take part in a chariot race

What kinds of laws did the oligarchs pass?

• Laws that meant nothing

• Laws that were fair to all

• Laws that helped the poor

• Laws that favored the rich

Oligarchs were thrown out of power by a partnership between

• sailors and fishers

• foreign powers and kings

• army leaders and poor people

• merchants and skilled artisans

In a tyranny, what allowed the leaders to rule?

• military force

• family tradition

• the law of the land

• foreign partnerships