Echoes of Ancient Greece

What form of government was primarily in place in the city-states involved in the Trojan War?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

Which term refers to a government ruled by a small group of people, especially one in which rule is based upon wealth?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What is the term for a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

In ancient Greek warfare, what was a phalanx?

• A type of ship

• A cavalry unit

• A heavy infantry formation

• A siege weapon

Which form of government was first developed in Athens and allowed for broad participation by its citizens?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

What is the term for a government in which a single person, the monarch, rules until death or abdication?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

During the Trojan War era, which form of government was least common among the Greek city-states?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

What is the term for the military formation that was characterized by rows of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder in a rectangular formation?

• Legion

• Battalion

• Phalanx

• Brigade

In an oligarchy, what is the power typically based on?

• Military strength

• Birthright

• Wealth or nobility

• Religious authority

Which of the following best describes the political structure of the city of Troy during the Trojan War?

• Democratic assembly

• Elected officials

• Monarchical rule

• Rule by philosopher-kings