Rise of Democracy - Multiple Choice Assessment

Which geographical feature caused Greek communities to develop as independent city-states?

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Plains

Each Greek city-state had its own:

• Religion and language

• Laws, army, and currency

• Alphabet and writing system

• Roads and postal service

In a monarchy, power is typically:

• Taken by force

• Shared among all citizens

• Inherited by a king

• Controlled by military leaders

The aristocrats in ancient Greece were:

• Farmers

• Military leaders

• Wealthy landowners

• Enslaved workers

What does the term 'oligarchy' mean?

• Government by a single king

• Government by a few people

• Government by all citizens

• Military government

Which form of government emerged first in Ancient Greece?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

Tyrants in ancient Greece usually gained power by:

• Inheriting land

• Force, often with the support of the people

• Being elected by the citizens

• Wealth from trade

Who was the last tyrant of Athens, known for his harsh rule?

• Solon

• Pericles

• Hippias

• Cleisthenes

Athens is recognized for creating the first form of:

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

How does democracy in the United States differ from direct democracy in Athens?

• U.S. citizens vote directly on all laws

• U.S. democracy is representative, with elected officials

• U.S. democracy only includes wealthy landowners

• U.S. democracy is governed by military leaders