Greek Roots and Government

The Greek root demos means:

• City

• People

• Few

• One

The Greek root polis is the origin of the word politics. What does polis mean?

• Ruler

• Wealth

• City

• People

The word aristocracy comes from aristo (best) + kratia (rule). What does aristo mean?

• Best

• Few

• One

• People

The root monos means “one.” Which word comes from this root?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Politics

The root oligo means:

• Few

• Many

• City

• Ruler

Which city is most famous for developing democracy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Delphi

What does the word democracy mean in Greek?

• Rule by one

• Rule by the best

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a few

In Athens, who could vote in the democracy?

• All men, women, and slaves

• Only men who were citizens

• Only wealthy nobles

• Everyone who lived in Athens

Which Greek city-state focused on a strong military government?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Delphi

Who was the Athenian leader that expanded democracy around 508 B.C.?

• Pericles

• Cleisthenes

• Leonidas

• Socrates