Ancient Greek Government Quiz

Match the following terms to their correct descriptions by writing the letter next to the term.

• acropolis

• ruled by a small group of aristocrats

• monarchy

• ruled by the citizens

• oligarchy

• members of rich families

• aristocrats

• ruled by a single person

• direct democracy

• high, rocky places

How were city-states alike?

How were city-states different?

How did a ruler come into power in a Monarchy?

An oligarch's life was...

One difference between a monarchy and a tyranny is that...

• A tyrant’s son does not usually inherit the throne.

• A tyranny is ruled by a small group of people.

• A monarch has no legal claim to power.

Why did some tyrants become greedy?

• They gave all of their money to the people.

• People gave them gifts and they became very wealthy.

• They stole tax money.

A direct democracy is broken into 3 parts.

• True- Magistrates, Aristocrats, Oligarchs

• False- It is broken into 4 parts.

• True- Citizens Assembly, Council, Courts

Who was considered a citizen in Athens?

• All rich and poor men

• All men and women who were born in Athens

• Free men over the age of 18, whose fathers were born in Athens

Who could be a part of the assembly in a direct democracy?

• Only rich men

• All citizens

• Anyone who paid the entrance fee