Chapter 11, Lesson 3

What is a direct democracy?

• A government in which citizens make political decisions
• A government in which people elect representatives to make laws
• A government in which only free adult males can participate
• A government in which women, slaves, and foreigners can participate

How did Solon organize citizens?

• Based on social status
• Based on place of residence, not wealth
• Based on age
• Based on wealth, not birth

Why did poor people not have a role in government in monarchy, aristocracy, or oligarchy?

• Because they were not interested in politics.
• Because they did not have the wealth or social status.
• Because they were not allowed to vote.
• Because they did not have the necessary education.

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'polis'?

• a public gathering place
• a type of government
• a fortified hilltop
• a city-state

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CCSS.L.6.4B

What is the meaning of the term 'tyrant' in ancient Greece?

• A poor person who rebelled against the ruling class.
• A cruel leader.
• A wealthy person who seized power.
• A king of royal birth.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the concept of monarchy?

• A government ruled by the king or queen
• A government ruled by the people
• A government ruled by the upper class
• A government ruled by the few

What reforms did Solon make to prevent a revolt by the poor?

• Limited power to nobles
• Organized citizens into groups based on place of residence
• Took power away from the nobles
• Freed people who had become slaves because of debts

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

What is the concept of citizenship in ancient Greece?

• Being a ruler of the city-state
• Being born to free citizen parents
• Being entitled to protection by the government
• Being loyal to a government

What is the earliest form of government in Greece?

• republic
• democracy
• monarchy
• oligarchy

What were the demands of lower-class citizens in ancient Greece?

• Expansion of the military
• Cancellation of debts owed to the wealthy
• Higher taxes for the upper class
• More job opportunities