'7.2: The Rise of Democracy' Notes Review

Because each city had its own laws, army, and currency, they became known as

___________.

• nations

• city-states

• countries

• provinces

What type of government existed in ancient Greece from 2000 to 800 B.C.E.?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

Over time, what did the kings of ancient Greece demand?

• An increased tax on the poorest citizens.

• After their death, power go to their oldest son.

• The aristocrats join in their power.

• The people of the city-state choose all kings.

Which of the following was NOT a power of ancient Greek monarchs?

• They were able to create laws and act as judges.

• They conducted religious ceremonies and led their armies during war.

• They could punish people who disobeyed laws or didn't pay their taxes.

• They could rule over the whole Greek peninsula.

When did the power of the aristocrats increase in an ancient Greek monarchy?

• when they collected taxes

• during the assembly

• times of war

• their power never increased

_________ were wealthy men that inherited large plots of land.

• Aristocrats

• Oligarchs

• Tyrants

• Peasants

Which of the following was NOT a way that oligarchs spent their time?

• hunting

• racing chariots

• holding parties

• donating to the poor

Some laws created by the oligarchs forced the poor to ________ if they couldn't pay their debts.

• go to prison

• sell themselves into slavery

• leave the city-state

• serve in the king's army

What did the government look like from 800 to 650 B.C.E.?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

What did the government look like from 650 to 500 B.C.E.?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy