Ancient Greek Government

Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?

• tyranny

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?

• Different languages made communication difficult.

• Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart.

• Colonies were started by groups from different countries.

• Different kings made different rules about how to govern.

How did most KINGS in ancient Greece come to power?

• They inherited it from a relative

• They were elected by the people

• They paid merchants for support

• They used soldiers to take control

Who belonged to the councils of aristocrats?

• popular leaders who won support from the poor

• soldiers who were famous for their courage

• merchants who became wealthy from trade

• rich men who had land from their families

Which word in English comes from a Greek word meaning “few”?

• tyrant

• oligarch

• monarch

• democrat

What might an oligarch do on an ordinary day?

• herd sheep and goats

• work hard in the fields

• sell goods in the market

• take part in a chariot race

Oligarchs passed laws that typically favored the (a)   .

Who would be most likely to say these words:

"I was in the army when people began to complain about members of the government getting richer while everybody else was getting poorer. So I stepped forward, and with the people's help, I became a leader."

• a tyrant

• a king

• a citizen

• an aristocrat

In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?

• family tradition

• the law of the land

• military force

• foreign partnerships

Why were some tyrants well liked?

• They united the city-states

• They passed the throne to their sons

• They gave all men a voice in government

• They made laws that improved people's lives