7.4 Ancient Greeks

Pericles was a dominant [ruling] figure in the politics of Sparta.

• True

• False

In a representative democracy, a small group (of elected officials) make governmental decisions on behalf of many.

• True

• False

The Delian League was named after the Greek philosopher Delos.

• True

• False

The government of Athens was an example of direct democracy.

• True

• False

The Age of Pericles was known as the golden age of...

• farming and trade

• Zoroastrianism religion

• Rebuilding and knowledge (art, philosophers, and literature).

Beginning in 478 B.C., which league served as a protective group and a defensive league against Persia?

• The Athenian League

• The Delian League

• The Artisan League

Athenian women's roles included...

• Marrying, having children, and keeping the household

• Women-owned their own businesses

• Women held important positions in government

In 431 B.C. Sparta and other city-states joined forces against Athens to fight the

• Peloponnesian War

• Persian War

• Greek Civil War

Direct democracy worked well in Athens because

• Women were allowed to participate in government

• Every resident of Athens could participate in government

• There was a relatively small number of citizens

What kind of democracy does the United States of America have?

• A direct democracy

• A representative democracy

• An oligarchy