Module 8: Lesson 2 - 5/08 - 5/12

Definition: A type of government in which people rule themselves.

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

• Aristocracy

Definition: A type of government in which those from the highest social class have power.

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

• Aristocracy

Who created a new set of laws for Athens that were very harsh?

• Draco

• Solon

In early Athens, who had the most power, were the richest, and were the only people allowed to be elected to office?

• Generals

• Aristocrats

• Judges

• Kings

Definition: A group of rich landowners.

• Democracy

• Citizens

• Tyrants

• Aristocrats

In which city-state was democracy born?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Crete

True or False: All Greek city-states started as democracies.

• True

• False

Definition: A type of government in which only a few people have power.

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

• Aristocracy

True or False: The word democracy comes from the greek words meaning "rule of the people."

• True

• False

Who created a set of laws that gave rights to nonaristocrats?

• Draco

• Solon