L26 Quiz Rise of Democracy

What is the term used to describe ancient Greek cities?

• Kingdoms

• Empires

• City-states

• Provinces

What term is used to describe a form of government where power is held by a single ruler, often hereditary?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Assembly

Which word refers to a member of a high social class who holds hereditary titles and offices?

• Citizen

• Tyranny

• Aristocrat

• Democracy

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

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

What is the name given to a small group of people having control of a country or organization?

• Assembly

• Democracy

• Citizen

• Oligarchy

What term describes a cruel and oppressive ruler?

• Aristocrat

• Citizen

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

What is the term for a group of people gathered together for a common purpose, such as decision-making?

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Assembly

• Aristocrat

During the oligarchy period in ancient Greece, who were the oligarchs?

• The elected officials of the city-states

• The poor farmers and workers

• The aristocrats and wealthy merchants

• The military leaders

How did the oligarchs in ancient Greece treat the needs of the majority of the people?

• They addressed all their needs

• They ignored most of their needs

• They consulted them before making decisions

• They provided equal opportunities for wealth

In ancient Athens, who was allowed to speak and vote in the assembly?

• Only elected representatives

• All citizens, including women and slaves

• Any free man

• Only the wealthy landowners