(Review) Lesson 30 - The Rise of Democracy

What is an **aristocrat** in ancient Greece?

• A common farmer

• A wealthy landowner with political influence

• A military leader

• A merchant who trades with other city-states

What was the role of the **assembly** in Athenian democracy?

• To enforce laws and punish criminals

• To advise the king on military matters

• To allow citizens to debate and vote on laws

• To elect the oligarchs to rule

What was a major reason why Greece developed **city-states** instead of a unified empire?

• The presence of strong monarchs

• Frequent invasions from Persia

• The mountainous geography that isolated communities

• A belief that democracy was only possible in small groups

Which of the following was NOT one of the four main forms of government in ancient Greece?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

How did democracy in Athens differ from modern democracy?

• All people could vote in Athens, while modern democracies restrict voting

• Athens had a direct democracy, while modern democracies use representatives

• Athenian democracy was more stable than modern democracies

• Women and enslaved people had the right to vote in Athens

How did Greek monarchs typically gain power?

• They were elected by the people

• They inherited their power

• They seized control by military force

• They were chosen by the gods

What was a responsibility of a Greek king?

• Leading religious ceremonies

• Managing trade routes

• Selecting government officials through elections

• Limiting the power of aristocrats

Why did aristocrats challenge the power of Greek kings?

• The kings were often weak rulers

• Aristocrats wanted more say in decision-making

• The kings refused to engage in trade

• The common people demanded change

What happened to monarchy in most Greek city-states?

• Kings became more powerful

• Aristocrats replaced kings and formed oligarchies

• The people forced kings to create democracies

• Monarchies expanded into large empires

Who were the oligarchs in ancient Greece?

• Military leaders who took control by force

• Merchants and farmers

• Wealthy aristocrats who controlled the government

• Poor citizens elected by the assembly