Exploring Ancient Greek Concepts

What is the philosophical system that emphasizes the importance of reality and facts?

• Nihilism

• Realism

• Empiricism

• Idealism

Who was the philosopher known for his theory of forms and the allegory of the cave?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Descartes

Which philosopher is famous for his method of questioning to stimulate critical thinking?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Descartes

What term describes a form of government where a single ruler holds absolute power?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What was the name of the independent city that functioned as a political unit in ancient Greece?

• acropolis

• city-state

• polis

• democracy

What major conflict occurred between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 BC?

• Corinthian War

• Macedonian War

• Battle of Marathon

• Peloponnesian War

What is the system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

Who were the wealthy and privileged class in ancient Greek society?

• Aristocrats

• Slaves

• Merchants

• Farmers

What term refers to a ruler who seized power unconstitutionally or ruled without the consent of the governed?

• president

• governor

• dictator

• monarch

What is the term for a government controlled by a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy