Ancient Greek Government Knowledge Check

The Greek word "archon" means...

• To rule

• One

• Few to rule

• Leader

Who was able to participate in the ekklesia?

• All people living in Athens

• All men

• All male citizens over eighteen years old

• All wealthy men

In which Greek city-state would you be most likely to find a tyrant as a ruler?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Mycenae

• Syracuse

In what country can I find an example of an oligarchy today?

• United States of America

• North Korea

• Russia

• Great Britain

Which Greek word means "people"?

• Demos

• Kratia

• Tyrannos

• Oligos

Athens was an early example of a democracy until a war forced them to revert to an oligarchy. What war was this?

• Persian War

• Peloponnesian

  War

• World War I

• The Kalinga War

The problem with many Greek oligarchies was that power was restricted to a few people who had certain privileges, like power and wealth. What could these systems be called instead?

• Anarchy

• Tyranny

• Aristocracy

• Democracy

How is power typically transferred in a monarchy?

• The oldest son or living relative inherits the throne

• A new leader is elected

• Power is up for grabs to whoever is most powerful

• A revolution decides the next ruler

Why are tyrants considered "illegitimate rulers"?

• Tyrants do not make the decisions, the people do

• People don't like them and they are not popular

• They are not really the ones in charge

• They obtain their power by force, not through an organized system

How did people in early Athenian democracy gain power?

• There were open elections held for everyone to vote

• Random lotteries decided who would hold positions

• They paid to be in a government position

• They revolted and took power by force