Quiz on Ancient Greek Concepts

What is a "polis" in ancient Greece?

• A type of government

• A city-state and its surrounding countryside

• A military formation

• A high-ranking official

Who is considered a "citizen"?

• A foreign resident

• A military leader

• A person who is a legal member of a state

• A member of the nobility

What is an "acropolis"?

• A type of government

• A fortified part of an ancient Greek city

• A military base

• A political system

What does "politics" involve?

• Military strategies

• Governance and decision-making processes

• Building temples

• Farming techniques

What is "aristocracy"?

• A form of government where power is held by the nobility

• A military formation

• A type of city-state

• A foreign resident

What is an "oligarchy"?

• A single ruler holds power

• A small group of people holds power

• A military state

• A type of democracy

What is a "phalanx"?

• A type of government

• A military formation of soldiers

• A city-state

• A legal member of a state

What is "tyranny"?

• A form of government with a single ruler holding absolute power

• A type of democracy

• A military strategy

• A political system with elected representatives

What is "democracy"?

• A system where citizens exercise power

• A military state

• A type of city-state

• A form of aristocracy

What is "citizenship"?

• A military rank

• The status of being a member of a state with rights and obligations

• A type of government

• A foreign resident