Ancient Greece - Democracy

Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?

• tryanny

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• They inherited it from a relative.

• They were elected by the people.

• They paid merchants for support.

• They used soldiers to take control.

Who were the aristocrats?

• rich men who had land from their families

• merchants who became wealthy from trade

• soldiers who were famous for their courage

• popular leaders who won support from the poor

Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning "few"?

• tyrant

• oligarch

• monarch

• democrat

What might an oligarch do on an ordinary day?

• herd sheep and goats

• work hard in the fields

• sell good in the market

• take part in a chariot race

Oligarchs were thrown out of power by a partnership between

• sailors and fishers

• foreign powers and kings

• army leaders and poor people

• merchants and artisans

In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?

• military force

• family tradition

• the law of the land

• foreign partnerships

Why were some tyrants well-liked?

• They united the city-states.

• They passed the throne to their sons.

• They gave all men a voice in government.

• They made laws that improved people's lives.

How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?

• People might vote unwisely.

• Merchants made all the laws.

• Slaves were equal to free men.

• All citizens shared ruling power.

Ancient Greek communities are called

• assemblies

• stations

• city-states

• governments