Ancient Greece

Which of the following is a  government where a few wealthy people rule?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Communism

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

• King
• Savage
• Tyrant
• Aristocrat

Which of the following types of government did Athens have FIRST?

• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Tyranny
• Monarchy

What was the large open area where city life was centered around called?

• Agora
• Acropolis
• Democracy
• Mall

Which of the following describes Spartan women?

• They were treated harshly, almost like slaves.
• They mostly fought as soldiers alongside men.
• They were trained to build up their bodies and were allowed to own land.
• All of the above. 

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

How does Athenian democracy differ from our democracy?

• In Athens they directly voted to make decisions and we elect representatives.
• Athens had less people on a jury than we have today.
• Athens didn’t allow foreigners to vote or make decisions.
• Women had more rights in Athenian democracy.

Who were the only citizens allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?

• married males, slave, no land owned
• women born in Athens, slave, owned land
• adult free male, owned land, trace roots back to Athens
• married women, military men, no land owned

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

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

What was the religion of ancient Greece?

• Polytheism
• Judaism
• Hinduism
• Christianity