Government in Ancient Greece

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• They inherited from a relative.

• They were elected by the people.

• They paid merchants for support.

• They used soldiers to take control.

Which word in English for "rule by a small group" comes from a Greek word meaning “few”?

• tyranny

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• direct democracy

After the Greek people overthrew their tyrant, which government did they establish?

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

In which form of government does a military leader have all the control?

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

• monarchy

Who had control in an oligarchy?

• aristocrats

• king

• military

• the people

Who is in control in a monarchy?

• aristocrat

• king

• military leader

• the people

While Ancient Athens tried all four forms of government, Sparta only had which type of government?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

In which form of government did the leader use force but was usually popular with the people?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

In a democracy, who gets to participate in the government?

• wealthy people

• citizens

• military leaders

• anyone

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• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny
• Democracy