3/11: BSP 6 Quiz - Ancient Greece

What role did Athenian citizens have in their democracy?

• to not take part in government affairs
• to financially support public officials
• to discuss and vote on laws and policies
  
• to elect representatives to make laws

Greek civilization began in an area dominated by...

• mountains and lakes

• seas and mountains

• rivers and plains

• deserts and forests

Communities in ancient Greece were separated by

• rivers and deserts

• rugged mountains and valleys

• rivers and forests

• deserts and mountains

Greece was surrounded by water on 3 sides.  What is this landform called?

• an island
• a peninsula
• a port
• a natural harbor

What type of government developed in Athens?

• oligarchy
• direct democracy
• monarchy
• tyranny

A government ruled by a few powerful people.

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

What was the raised, fortified [fortress] area that was the highest place in the Greek City-State called?

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Oligarchy

• Parthenon

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

Which type of government has the LEAST amount of people involved in decision making?

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Aristocracy

Greek City-States had all of these in common EXCEPT

• Language

• Religion

• Forms of Government

• An Acropolis at the highest point in their city