Democracy in Athens: Slides and Q&A

What form of government in ancient Athens was characterized by having one ruler such as a king or queen?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

Which term describes a form of government in ancient Athens where a few wealthy people ruled?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

In ancient Athens, what was the term for a government ruled by one military ruler who seized power?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

Where was the world's first democracy established?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Alexandria

What does the word "Demo" mean in Greek?

• Rule

• Power

• People

• Government

What does the word "Kratis" mean in Greek?

• Rule

• Power

• People

• Government

What does the word "Democracy" mean?

• Power of the government

• Rule of the people

• Power of the people

• Government by the people

What is a democracy?

• A government where only one person makes all the decisions

• A government run by the people

• A government where decisions are made by random selection

• A government controlled by another country

In a democracy, what do citizens have?

• No say in the government

• A voice in their government

• Limited rights and freedoms

• The ability to ignore laws

What was the basic lawmaking body in Athens called?

• The Senate

• The Parliament

• The Assembly

• The Council