Ancient Greece Unit Review

Which characteristic of a society would most likely result in the development of a representative democracy rather than a direct democracy?

• • It covers a very small geographic area.

• • There is a significantly large population. 

• The military has a strong influence on making laws.

• • Most of the labor is performed by slaves.

“If we look to the laws, they afford equal justice to all in their private differences . . . if a man is able to serve the state, he is not hindered by [lack of high] position . . .” —Pericles, 431 BCE

Based on the quotation, what did Pericles most likely believe about laws?

• They should apply to all of the people.

• They should be created by a single leader.

• They should be written to favor the wealthy.

• They should require the approval of all the people.

Draco was a leader who issued a written set of laws for ancient Athens. The laws stated punishments for crimes. How did Draco’s achievements raise equality in Athens?

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  Citizens had a chance to own land.

• • Citizens could know what was legal.

• • Citizens could vote in the Assembly.

• • Citizens had a chance to be in the Council.

Based on the chart, which figure used economic action to increase equality?

• Draco

• • Solon

• • Peisistratus

• • Cleisthenes

Based on the timeline, when was there most equality among citizens in ancient Athens?

• before 800 BCE

• • between 800 BCE and 700 BCE

• • between 600 BCE and 500 BCE

• • after 500 BCE

How did Alexander the Great come to power in Macedonia in 336 BCE?

• • He defeated the armies of his enemy Darius III.

• • He inherited the throne of his father Philip II.

• • He overthrew a military government.

• • He was elected into office by citizens.

Which of the following correctly explains the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?

• Direct: Government has 3 separate branches
  Representative: Citizens serve as judges

• Direct: Citizens vote on all issues

  Representative: Citizens elect people to vote for them on issues

• Direct: Government has a system of checks and balances

  Representative: Citizens enforce all laws

• Direct: Citizens elect a president

  Representative: Citizens set tax rates

Which statement is true of both a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

• • Citizens have the power to influence government.

• • Government uses a system of checks and balances.

• • Citizens debate and vote on every issue of government.

• • Government power is divided among different branches.

Which statement is true of both the Athenian and the Spartan governments

• • Both had an inherited monarchy.

• • Both had courts that reviewed laws.

• • Both had some type of general assembly.

• • Both allowed women to vote on some major issues.

Which of these is true about a direct democracy?

• • Citizens can vote on laws.

• • Citizens must own land to vote.

• • Representatives are elected by a vote.

• • Representatives decide which laws will be voted on.