The Legacy of Greece and Rome me

What is the definition of a monarchy?

• A government ruled by a few powerful people

• A government controlled by one person

• A state ruled by the noble class

• A system for exercising authority

Which term describes a government where citizens rule directly?

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

What is an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by a few powerful people

• A government controlled by one person

• A state ruled by the noble class

• A system for exercising authority

What is the role of the senate in Rome's government?

• Democratic branch

• Executive branch

• Aristocratic branch

• Judicial branch

Which democracy had a greater impact on the modern world?

• Greece

• Rome

• Both equally

• Neither

How is an aristocracy different from an oligarchy?

• Aristocracy is based on wealth, oligarchy on nobility

• Aristocracy is ruled by nobility, oligarchy by wealth

• Both are ruled by the same principles

• Aristocracy is a modern concept, oligarchy is ancient

What did Cleisthenes do to strengthen democracy in Athens?

• He abolished the assembly

• He increased the power of the assembly

• He reduced the power of the rich

• He introduced monarchy

How does an indirect democracy differ from a direct democracy?

• All citizens participate directly in the government.

• In Rome and Greece, citizenship with voting rights was granted only to males.

• Power rests with citizens who elect leaders to make decisions.

Which democracy had a written legal code?

• Greece

• Rome

• England

Why is Cleisthenes considered the founder of democracy in Athens?

• He implemented direct democracy.

• He reorganized the assembly to balance power between rich and poor.

• He wanted society governed by philosopher-kings.