Ancient Greece - Geog. & Gov't.

What is the form of government where a ruler inherits their position and rules alone?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

Which of the following is NOT a form of government?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Metaphysics

In Sparta, the ruling power was initially held by a monarch. However, over time, the power shifted to a group of elite warriors. How did the government of Sparta change?

• From a monarchy to a democracy

• From a democracy to a dictatorship

• From a Monarchy to an Oligarchy

• From an aristocracy to a democracy

Greece's geography can best be described as

• Flat plains good for farming

• Plenty of rivers for irrigation and traveling

• Rocky hills with poor soil

• Valleys with good farmland

What is a significant characteristic of Greece's geography?

• Greece has a tropical climate.

• Greece is mostly flat and easy to navigate.

• Greece has many rivers that facilitate transportation.

• Greece has a rugged terrain that poses challenges.

What is the primary characteristic of a city-state?

• It is a city

• It is a state

• It is a city and its surrounding farmland

• It is an open air marketplace

In Sparta, ruling power was held by two kings who inherited their power, but important decisions were made by a smaller group called the Council of Elders. What type of government did Sparta have?

• absolute monarchy

• democracy

• limited monarchy

• tyranny

The lack of farmable land in Greece eventually led to

• conquest of neighboring city-states

• specialization and trade

• starvation and despair

• wealth based on livestock

The concept of _________, which is central to American politics, originated in ancient Greece.

• monarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

What motivated the Greeks to explore the seas?

• Desire for adventure

• Need for more farmland

• Search for new leaders

• Lack of money