Ancient Greece Government

What was the form of government in Athens known as?

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?

• Foreigners living in Athens

• Female citizens over the age of 18

• Male citizens over the age of 18 who had completed their military training

• Slaves

What was the main governing body in Sparta?

• Gerousia

• Areopagus

• Boule

• Ekklesia

How were the leaders in Sparta chosen?

• Through a democratic election by all citizens

• Based on military prowess and elected by the Gerousia council

• By participating in athletic competitions and winning

• By birthright and through a hereditary monarchy

What were the rights and responsibilities of Athenian citizens?

• The rights of Athenian citizens included fishing, hunting, and farming.

• The rights of Athenian citizens included voting, holding office, owning property, and participating in the legal system. Their responsibilities included military service, paying taxes, and serving on juries.

• Athenian citizens had the right to own slaves and mistreat them.

• The responsibilities of Athenian citizens included attending festivals, hosting banquets, and writing poetry.

How did Spartan citizens contribute to the government?

• Through participation in the Assembly

• Through military conquests

• By appointing a king

• By paying taxes

What were the major differences between Athenian democracy and Spartan oligarchy?

• Athenian democracy and Spartan oligarchy both had equal power distribution among all citizens.

• Athenian democracy focused on military prowess, while Spartan oligarchy emphasized cultural achievements.

• Athenian democracy was based on the participation of citizens in decision-making, while Spartan oligarchy concentrated power in the hands of a few elites.

• Athenian democracy allowed for slavery, while Spartan oligarchy abolished the practice.

Which Greek city-state had a more inclusive form of government, Athens or Sparta?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Troy

What role did citizens play in the government of ancient Greece?

• Served as monarchs ruling over the entire government

• Directly participated in decision-making through a system of direct democracy.

• Had no influence on government decisions

• Acted as advisors to the ruling elite

How did the government in Athens differ from the government in Sparta?

• Athens and Sparta both had a monarchy

• Athens had a democracy, while Sparta had an oligarchy.

• Athens and Sparta both had a theocracy

• Athens and Sparta both had a dictatorship