ancient greece 8.2

What does 'democracy' mean?

• rule by the few
• rule by the people
• rule of the leaders
• rule of the powerful

What is a city-state?

• a rural countryside
• I never heard of this.
• a city and surrounding countryside
• a castle and fortress

The Greek word for 'city-state' is:

• monos
• archon
• polis
• acro

According to Athenian democracy, Who would be allowed to participate in government?

• free, landowning males whose ancestors lived in Athens 
• anyone who wanted to vote
• Men and women who were free
• men who served in the Athenian army

Which of the following geographic term best describes Greece?

• archipelago
• subcontinent
• desert
• peninsula

Political activities, such as debates, speeches, and voting, as well as trade (buying and selling of goods/services) occurred where in the city-states?

• citadel
• agora
• shopping mall
• Washington, DC

A government in which a small group has control

• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Tyranny

What is a piece of land nearly surrounded by water?

• Island
• Peninsula
• Mainland
• Country

What is a person who seizes power in an illegal way called?

• King
• Savage
• Tyrant
• Aristocrat

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