Greek Gov. Review

What type of government is ruled by a king or queen, often passed down by family?

• Democracy

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

How did aristocrats in an oligarchy typically gain power?

• Elected by the people

• Given power by kings

• Through wealth and land ownership

• By military conquest

Which of the following best describes a tyrant in ancient Greece?

• A ruler elected by the citizens

• A king chosen by the gods

• A leader who took power by force

• A priest with political authority

Which city-state is most associated with tyranny?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Mycenae

• Athens

Which city-state is most associated with direct democracy?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Mycenae

• Athens

Who could vote in Athenian democracy?

• All people over age 18

• Women and children

• Free adult males born in Athens

• Anyone who paid taxes

Why did oligarchies eventually lose support?

• They treated everyone equally

• People grew wealthy and happy

• The poor had no power or voice

• They created new schools

Who was the Athenian tyrant known for ending harsh punishments and allowing wealthy citizens to join government?

• Draco

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

• Solon

Which leader is known as the “Father of Democracy”?

• Draco

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

• Solon

What was unique about Sparta's government?

• It was a direct democracy

• Power was shared between two kings and elected officials

• Only women could rule

• It had no laws