Greece Rise of Civilizations & Four Forms of Government Quiz

What is a Monarchy?

• A ruling power in the hands of one person
• A ruling power in the hands of a few people
• A ruling power in the hands of all citizens
• A ruling power in the hands of a military leader

The role of aristocrats in a Monarchy was to (a)  

• To advise the king
• To make laws
• To lead the army in wars
• To conduct religious ceremonies

What is an Oligarchy?

• A ruling power in the hands of a few people

• A ruling power in the hands of one person

• A ruling power in the hands of all citizens

• A ruling power in the hands of a military leader

What did the oligarchs of Ancient Greece do to the poor?

• Forced them to listen using force
• Passed laws to protect their wealth
• Provided them with job opportunities
• Gave them land to farm

What did the poor have to do to pay debts in the oligarchy? (a)  

• Sell themselves into slavery
• Join the army
• Work in the fields
• Pay in installments

What happened to the oligarchs in the 600s B.C.E.?

• Overthrown by the people

• Became kings

• Formed a tyranny

• Joined forces with the poor

What is a Tyranny?

• When a person seizes power illegally
• When a king rules with the advice of aristocrats
• When a few people share power
• When all citizens share in the ruling power

How is a Tyranny different from a Monarchy?

• A tyrant cannot claim a legal right to rule, while a king can
• A king cannot claim a legal right to rule, while a tyrant can
• A tyrant is elected by the people, while a king is not
• A king's son usually inherits his father's power, while a tyrant's son does not

What is a Democracy?

• All citizens share in the ruling important power
• A ruling power in the hands of a few people
• A ruling power in the hands of one person
• A ruling power in the hands of a military leader

Who did the Ancient Greeks believe should have rights in a Democracy? (a)  

• All male citizens
• Only the rich
• Only the poor
• Only the aristocrats