Ancient Greece

Identify the 4 major systems of government in Ancient Greece.

• Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy

• Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism, Communism

• Republic, Empire, Federation, Confederation

• Theocracy, Anarchy, Plutocracy, Technocracy

Who is mostly credited with the reforms in Athens that brought democracy to the country? (i.e., "Trial by jury")

• Solon

• Erastothenes

• Pericles

• Draco

The Golden Age of Greece consisted of advancements in which areas?

• Philosophy, art, and architecture

• Military technology and strategy

• Agriculture and trade

• Medicine and healthcare

Life in Athens was based around culture/art, while life in Sparta was based on ______________ ______________.

• physical strength

• commerce

• art and culture

• philosophy

Define “polis”.

• A city-state in ancient Greece

• A type of government

• A philosophical concept

• A historical period

______________ gods were more human-like in appearance and behavior than previous civilizations’ gods and goddesses.

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Norse

• Aztec

Ancient Greece influenced the development of a ______________ type of government in the United States.

• democratic

• monarchical

• oligarchic

• theocratic

Define “colony” and explain why Greece had colonies.

• A colony is a territory under the immediate political control of a state, distinct from the home territory of the sovereign. Greece had colonies to expand their trade and influence.

• A colony is a group of people from one country who build a settlement in another territory. Greece had colonies to escape overpopulation and find new resources.

• A colony is a region governed by a foreign power. Greece had colonies to spread their culture and political systems.

• A colony is a settlement established by a country in a foreign land. Greece had colonies to establish military bases and secure trade routes.

In what type of government are citizens most able to participate?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

At what age could males join the Assembly in Athens?

• 18

• 20

• 21

• 25