Exploring the Rise of Democracy in Ancient Greece

What was one significant effect of the steep mountains in Greece on its settlements?

• They encouraged trade between communities.

• They led to the development of isolated communities.

• They made it easy for kings to control large areas.

• They promoted a unified form of government.

In a monarchy, who typically held the ruling power?

• A group of wealthy men

• Military leaders

• A single king

• Elected officials

What role did aristocrats play in the early monarchies of Greece?

• They were elected by the people to rule.

• They were responsible for religious ceremonies.

• They advised the king and eventually sought to share his power.

• They were the primary military leaders.

What was a key characteristic of an oligarchy in ancient Greece?

• Rule by a single king

• Rule by a small group of wealthy men

• Rule by military leaders

• Rule by elected officials

How did the lifestyle of oligarchs compare to that of the poor in ancient Greece?

• Oligarchs lived modestly while the poor lived comfortably.

• Both oligarchs and the poor had similar lifestyles.

• Oligarchs had luxurious lives while the poor worked hard in the fields.

• The poor had more political power than the oligarchs.

What led to the rise of tyrants in many Greek city-states?

• The collapse of trade networks

• The desire for more religious freedom

• The need for stronger military leadership

• The promise of better lives for the poor

How did tyrants typically maintain control in ancient Greece?

• Through legal inheritance

• By force and military support

• By being elected by the people

• Through religious authority

What was a significant difference between a tyranny and a monarchy?

• Tyrants did not have a legal right to rule.

• Monarchies were ruled by elected officials.

• Tyrannies were ruled by councils.

• Tyrants were always unpopular.

What type of democracy was practiced in ancient Athens?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchic democracy

• Monarchical democracy

How did ancient Greek democracy differ from modern democracy in the United States?

• Ancient Greek democracy allowed every citizen to vote on every issue.

• Modern democracy does not allow citizens to vote.

• Ancient Greek democracy was a representative democracy.

• In ancient Greece, only elected officials could vote.