Greek Democracy Review

Greece is the birthplace of (a)   .

What is an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by many

• No government

• A government ruled by a few

• A government ruled by one person

(a)   made a harsh set of rules for Athens.

Who could participate in government?

• Women only

• Only aristocrats

• Anyone

• Citizens

In 546 BCE, (a)   became a tyrant of Athens.

Under the leadership of (a)   , Athens developed the world's first democracy.

Why did the assembly meet on a hill?

• Athens was only hills

• So that everyone could attend the meetings

• So people could sit by classes with the wealthy up front

• So people could hear the speeches better

The citizens of the assembly (a)   to make decisions.

Athens reached its height under a brilliant elected leader named (a)   .

How was it decided what laws the assembly should vote on?

• They went to the agora and rounded up citizens

• The king decided

• Every issue was voted on by the assembly

• The Athenians selected citizens to be city officials and to serve on a smaller council. These people selected what would be brought to the assembly.