The Rise of Democracy in Ancient Greece

What role did Pericles and the Golden Age of Athens play in the rise of ancient Greece?

• Pericles and the Golden Age of Athens marked a period of darkness and stagnation in Greece.

• They introduced a new religion that became the dominant belief system in ancient Greece.

• Pericles and the Golden Age of Athens promoted democracy and made Athens a center of culture and learning.

• They invented the first modern computer, bringing advanced technology to ancient Greece.

Which is the last form of government that developed in ancient Greece?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

What happened to the king’s advisers (council of aristocrats) after the king lost power?

• They were forced to be slaves.

• They start their own colonies.

• They became the new rulers

• They were elected by the people.

Who eventually got rid of the oligarchs?

• sailors and fishers

• army leaders and poor people

• foreign powers and kings

• merchants and skilled artisans

Which type of laws made tyrants popular leaders?

• laws that united the city-states

• laws that made trade easier

• laws that gave all men a voice in the government

• laws that improved people's lives

Which was NOT a requirement to become an Athenian citizen?

• Must be born in Athens

• Only men could be citizens

• Required to take a test

• Men became citizens at age 18

How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?

• People might vote unwisely.

• Merchants also made the laws.

• They did not believe in slavery.

• All citizens shared power.

How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today?

   

• Citizens voted directly on all issues in a Greek democracy.  

• Citizens gave leaders authority over them in a Greek democracy. 

• Citizens elected representatives lead them in a Greek democracy

• Citizens listened to the ideas of other people in a Greek democracy

What idea that is important today came from ancient Athens?

• Nobody should be a slave.

• People should rule themselves.

• Men and women should be equal.

• Leaders should be both wise and good.

Put the governments of ancient Greece in chronological order.

• monarchy,

  oligarchy, tyranny, democracy

• democracy,

  tyranny, oligarchy, monarchy

• oligarchy, monarchy, democracy tyranny

• tyranny, oligarchy, monarchy, democracy