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Ancient Greek Government

Authored by Isaac Berg

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Ancient Greek Government
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1.

MATCH QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Match the following greek root words with their definition.

(Hint: Mr. Berg added one that isn't government related, so look closely.)

"to look at small things"

demos + kratos

"single ruler"

oligos + arkhein

"rule by a few"

mikros + skopein

"power of the people"

monos + arkhein

"usurper with power"

tyrannos

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a monarchy?

Rule by the people

Rule by elected officials

Rule by a king or queen

Rule by a council

Rule by the military

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did kings in Mycenaean Greece keep power?

By winning votes

By using armies and collecting taxes

By giving land to farmers

By making peace with enemies

By trading with the Romans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused monarchies to end in ancient Greece?

The kings left voluntarily

New voting systems replaced them

Trade routes closed and people fought each other

Kings passed power to their daughters

Monarchies were banned by law

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an oligarchy?

Government by the many

Rule by a single king

Rule by one tyrant

Rule by a few wealthy people

Rule by citizens’ votes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were oligarchs like in ancient Greece?

Poor farmers

Elected officials

Wealthy and powerful

Foreign soldiers

Slave owners

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many people dislike oligarchies?

Oligarchs made fair laws

Everyone had an equal voice

They ruled harshly and ignored the poor

They gave away land to the poor

They had too many elections

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