Ch 5&6 LT2

The BEST definition of tyranny according to your notes is...

• rule by a nice, balanced individual

• a dictator

• rule by a cruel and unjust person

• rule by multiple people

Tyrants overthrew ____ ______ and gained the support of most Greek Citizens

• angry dictators

• rich nobles

• city-states

• poor leaders

The BEST definition for oligarchy according to your notes is...

• a few wealthy people hold power over a large group of citizens

• many farmers own power over a small group of citizens

• one dictator hold power over all citizens

• many wealthy people had power over a small group of citizens

Which city-state was an oligarchy?

• Athens

• Crete

• Thebes

• Sparta

What is the BEST definition for democracy according to your notes...

• poor citizens run the government

• a dictator runs the government

• all citizens share in running the government

• rich citizens run the government

Which city-state was a democracy?

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Athens

• Crete