Greek Government

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• They inherited from their father or a relative.

• They were elected by the people.

• They paid merchants for support.

• They used soldiers to take control.

Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning “few”?

• Tyrant

• Oligarch

• Monarch

• Democrat

In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?

• military force

• family tradition

• the law of the land

• foreign partnerships

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.

How was ancient Athenian democracy different from democracy in the United States today?

• Athens is a representative Democracy

• Athens is a direct democracy

• Athens was more chill

What was unique about Sparta's version of a Monarchy?

• Their king was an Autocrat

• Their king led the army

• They had 2 Kings

• Their king was elected

Which of these is NOT a type of Oligarchy?

• Aristocracy

• Democracy

• Plutocracy

• Theocracy

Who could vote in Ancient Athens?

• Everybody

• All Men

• Citizens

Who is the leader of a Monarchy

• President

• King or Queen

• Small group of Aristocrats

• Mr. Moreno

True or False: To be a citizen in Ancient Athens, your father had to have been a citizen

• True

• False