L26.1 CQs: Monarchy - One Person Inherits Power (p 292)

According to the text, during the period of monarchy in Greek city-states, who typically held the governing power?

• A council of aristocrats

• An elected assembly

• A monarch or king

• The oldest citizens

How did early Greek kings initially come to power?

• Through inheritance

• By marrying into a royal family

• They were chosen by the people

• By leading successful military campaigns

Over time, how did the way Greek monarchs obtained power change?

• They began to be elected by aristocrats.

• They started to share power with queens.

• Power was passed down to their children.

• They were chosen through religious ceremonies.

Which of the following was NOT a power held by the kings of ancient Greece?

• Creating laws

• Acting as judges

• Leading religious ceremonies

• Electing new leaders

What is the meaning of the Greek word from which 'aristocrat' is derived?

• Ruler

• Wealthy

• Best

• Powerful

Who were the aristocrats in ancient Greek city-states?

• Religious leaders

• Wealthy men who inherited large pieces of land

• Military generals chosen for their bravery

• Common citizens who were elected to advise the king

Why did kings depend on the support of the aristocrats during wartime?

• The aristocrats controlled the religious practices.

• Only the aristocrats could afford to supply soldiers with horses and armor.

• The aristocrats were the only ones who knew the laws.

• The aristocrats were responsible for training the soldiers.

What did the aristocrats eventually realize about their collective strength?

• They were better at making laws than the king.

• They were stronger as a group than the king.

• They were more popular with the common people.

• They had more experience in religious ceremonies.

What did the aristocrats in some city-states insist regarding the selection of a king?

• That the king should always be the oldest son.

• That the king must obtain the crown through an election.

• That the king should share power with a council of citizens.

• That queens should also be allowed to govern.

By approximately 800 B.C.E., what was the status of monarchy in most Greek city-states?

• It had become stronger than ever.

• Very few were still ruled by kings.

• Queens had begun to share the power.

• Kings were elected for life.