L26 - The Rise of Democracy

What geographical feature significantly influenced the development of separate communities in ancient Greece?

• Large forests

• Steep mountains

• Rivers

• Deserts

What was a common characteristic among all ancient Greek communities?

• They all spoke the same language.

• They all used the same currency.

• They all had the same king.

• They were all democracies.

What is a city-state?

• A city that is also a separate country.

• A state without any cities.

• A state made up of multiple cities.

• A city with no surrounding farmland.

Which form of government was first developed in ancient Greek city-states?

• Tyranny

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

How did Greek monarchs originally come to power?

• Through military conquest

• They were elected by the people.

• By being the wealthiest in the city-state

• Through inheritance

What led to the rise of oligarchies in Greek city-states?

• Foreign invaders imposed it.

• The people demanded it.

• Kings voluntarily gave up power.

• Aristocrats overthrew the monarchy.

What is an oligarchy?

• Rule by foreign powers

• Rule by a few people

• Rule by one person

• Rule by the people

What was a major criticism of oligarchies in ancient Greece?

• They favored the rich over the poor.

• They were too democratic.

• They were controlled by foreign powers.

• They did not have armies.

What is the difference between a tyranny and a monarchy?

• Tyrants are elected; monarchs are not.

• There is no difference.

• Tyrants inherit their power; monarchs do not.

• Tyrants take power by force; monarchs inherit it.

What type of democracy was practiced in ancient Athens?

• Representative democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Oligarchic democracy