Greek Roots of Democracy

What is a city-state?

• It is a city and a state

• Political unit made up of a city and land

• Something political

Answer explanation

A city-state is a city that has formed a political unit (government). Classical Greece had many city-states.

Name the two most famous Greek City-States

Answer explanation

Sparta and Athens were the two most famous Greek City-States

What is a monarchy?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a small group

• Rule by one (King/Queen)

• Rule by nobody

What is an aristocracy?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a small group

• Rule by one (King/Queen)

• Rule by nobody

What is a democracy?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a small group

• Rule by one (King/Queen)

• Rule by nobody

Sparta is most known for what?

• Philosophy

• Nothing

• Thinking

• Military

Pericles did all of the following except:

• Created juries

• Made all males citizens

• Gave women choices

• Fixed salary for all citizens

What did Socrates always ask?

• When is dinner?

• How should we live?

• What is the greatest good?

• What is the best form of government?

Which did Plato say was better?

• Reason (Thinking)

• Experience (Feelings)

If you gave into your appetites or desires, Plato said you would be where in society?

• At the bottom

• In the middle

• At the top