Understanding Ancient Greek Governments

What is a "dark age" in historical terms?

• A period with abundant written records

• A period with no available written records

• A time of great technological advancement

• A time when only oral traditions were used

Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by a king or queen

• A government where power is shared by a small group

• A government where all citizens have equal power

• A government with no leaders

What evidence do historians and archaeologists rely on to learn about events during a dark age?

• Written records

• Artifacts

• Oral stories

• Modern technology

How did the revival of trade and writing affect the population in Greece during the Dark Ages?

• It led to a decrease in population

• It had no effect on the population

• It led to an increase in migrations and total population

• It caused the population to remain stable

Explain how the power struggle between aristocrats and commoners influenced the government in Athens.

• It led to the establishment of a monarchy

• It resulted in the government changing several times

• It caused the government to remain unchanged

• It led to the formation of a single, stable government

Analyze the impact of smaller settlements with less wealth on the social structure of Greece during the Dark Ages.

• It strengthened the power of the aristocracy

• It weakened the influence of local leaders

• It led to a more egalitarian society

• It resulted in a decline of social hierarchy

Predict how the formation of city-states might have changed the political landscape in Greece after the Dark Ages.

• It led to the unification of Greece under a single government

• It resulted in diverse forms of government and laws in each polis

• It caused the decline of trade and communication

• It led to the establishment of a universal legal system

Evaluate the role of local leaders in the governance of small communities during the Dark Ages in Greece.

• They had no significant role in governance

• They supervised their small communities

• They were elected by the people

• They were appointed by a central authority