Ancient Greek Governments Quiz

What type of government was ruled by a small group of elite citizens in ancient Greece?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In a Greek democracy, who were allowed to vote?

• All residents

• Women and men

• Male citizens

• Slaves and foreigners

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which ancient Greek city-state is best known for its democratic government?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was the main role of the Assembly in Athenian democracy?

• To elect generals

• To make laws

• To judge legal cases

• To collect taxes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did Sparta differ from Athens in terms of government structure?

• It was a pure democracy

• It was governed by a king

• It was an oligarchy

• It had no formal government

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What role did the Council of 500 play in Athenian democracy?

• It proposed new laws

• It served as the army

• It elected new citizens

• It controlled the navy

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In ancient Greece, what was a "tyrant" in the context of government?

• A ruler who inherited power

• A ruler who came to power through legal means

• A ruler who seized power unconstitutionally

• A ruler elected by the people

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did the role of citizens in Sparta differ from those in Athens?

• Spartans focused more on military training

• Spartans were more involved in artistic activities

• Spartans had more voting rights

• Spartans were less involved in politics

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What was required for someone to be considered a citizen in ancient Athens?

• Being born in Athens

• Being a male over the age of 18

• Both A and B

• Being wealthy

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Explain the strategic importance of the Assembly's role in Athenian democracy.

• It allowed for direct participation in decision-making

• It served as a way to train future leaders

• It was mainly ceremonial

• It was a form of entertainment

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking