SS - 7 Ancient Greece: 3) Birth of Democracy

What is a monarchy?

• A government ruled by a king or queen.

• A system where the government is elected by the people.

• A type of government where the military holds power.

• A form of government led by religious leaders.

What is tyranny?

• A government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who is usually a military leader.

• A system where power is distributed among various branches of government.

• A form of government where citizens have the power to elect their leaders.

• A political system where the state controls all aspects of life.

What is an oligarchy?

• A government that is ruled by a few rich and powerful families.

• A government that is ruled by a single individual.

• A government that is ruled by the citizens directly.

• A government that is ruled by elected representatives.

What is democracy?

• A government run by the people in which citizens make their own laws.

• A system where a single ruler makes all the decisions.

• A type of government where the military holds power.

• A form of government where religious leaders control the state.

Where was the world's first democracy?

• Athens.

• Rome.

• Sparta.

• Carthage.

What is an assembly?

• A law making body.

• A type of fruit.

• A musical instrument.

• A cooking technique.

What is the United States lawmaking body called?

• Congress.

• Senate.

• House of Representatives.

• Supreme Court.

Who was Pericles?

• An Athenian leader noted for advancing democracy in Athens and for ordering the construction of the Parthenon.

• A Roman general known for his conquest of Gaul.

• A philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens.

• A Spartan king who led the Battle of Thermopylae.

How did Athenian democracy lack justice for all?

• It did not give freedom to all.

• It was based on monarchy.

• It was inclusive of all citizens.

• It provided equal rights to women.

What is a jury?

• A group of citizens that help decide a case brought to trial.

• A type of legal document.

• A courtroom judge.

• A legal term for a trial.