Greece - Mid Unit Study Guide

What was the name of the language developed by the Minoans?

• Linear A

• Linear B

• Linear C

• English

What is an acropolis?

• a city-state

• a type of government

• an open space in the center of town

• an elevated city where temples were built

What is a polis?

• elevated city

• city-state

• open space in the center of town that served as a market

• farm land

An agora is...

• a type of food

• a temple

• a type of government

• an open space outside that served as a market

On the acropolis of Athens the ____________ was built to honor the goddess Athena.

This government has more than 1 person in charge. Most of the time it is ruled by a warrior family and is passed to the oldest son.

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

Which of the following best describes a democracy?

• A government where the people elected leaders to rule

• A government where 3 leaders rule over the people

• A system where 1 leader takes power by force

• A type of government that is ruled by 1 strict ruler

What is the power structure like in a monarchy?

• There are 2 people in charge, both are kings

• There is one person in charge and passed down through heredity lines.

• There are a few people in charge

• All of the people are in charge.

How is a tyrant government different from a monarchy government?

• Tyrant governments have 3 rulers. Monarchies have 1.

• A Monarch must be a king, whereas a tyrant can be a queen.

• Monarchs take power by force, Tyrants pass power to their oldest son.

• Tyrants take power by force, Monarchies pass power to oldest son.

What background do tyrants usually have experience in?

• Cooking

• Training

• Military

• Making Laws