Quiz Review - Ancient Greek Government

Which of the following best explains the impact of the mountains on ancient Greece?

• The mountains in Greece allowed the ancient people there to establish similar cultures and governments.

• Because of the mountains, the Greeks could easily unite to defend itself from other invading civilizations.

• Very different cultures and government styles developed within the Greek civilization because city-states were separated by mountains.

This was the only government style used in ancient Greece ruled by a king

• An Oligarchy

• A Democracy

• A Tyranny

• A Monarchy

Which of the following best explains an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by elected leaders who make all decisions.

• A government run by one leader who has no right to rule.

• A government ruled by a small group of wealthy men.

• A government where a leader is supported by the poor.

Which best explains how a tyrant gains power?

• Through the support of the poorer classes and use of force.

• Through inheriting it or being born into it.

• Through elections by an assembly of citizens.

• Through support from the aristocrats.

Which of the following best describes the democracy of Ancient Athens?

• Men and women voted for leaders.

• Every citizen was able to vote on every issue and law.

• People voted on representatives to make decisions for them

• Only the wealthy could vote.

Which of the following explains who could be a citizen in Ancient Athens?

• Any person born in Athens.

• Any person who lived in Athens and paid taxes

• Only men who were free and born in Athens.

• Any man who came to Athens.

Which of the following is probably the most important idea the government of the United States today has taken from Ancient Greek democracy?

• A small group of rulers should control the government.

• Only wealthy men should be in charge of government.

• Only men should be able to vote.

• Citizens should have power in the government through voting.

How does a representative (indirect) democracy differ from the democracy of Ancient Greece?

• all people vote on all issues and laws.

• citizens vote for representatives to make decisions for them.

• only men can vote.

• you do not have to be a citizen to vote.

Around the time the monarchies began declining in the city-states

• 1200 BC

• 800 BC

• 500 BC

• 300 BC

A person who seizes power with no legal right to rule, usually by force.

• Oligarch

• Monarch

• Tyrant

• Representative