The Rise of Democracy in Ancient Greece: From Monarchy to Oligarchy and Beyond

The video explores the evolution of governance in ancient Greece, highlighting the transition from monarchies and oligarchies to constitutional governments. It discusses the rise of tyrants during crises and the significant reforms by Solon and Cleisthenes in Athens, leading to the establishment of the world's first democracy. The video also contrasts Athenian democracy with Spartan oligarchy, emphasizing Athens' growth into a powerful democratic state.

What was the primary form of government in most Greek city-states after the overthrow of monarchies?

• Republic

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

What economic measure did Solon implement to address Athens' economic crisis?

• Encouraged the planting and export of olive oil

• Introduced a new currency

• Increased taxes on the wealthy

• Banned all foreign trade

How did Solon change the qualifications for political power in Athens?

• From age to experience

• From wealth to military service

• From lineage to wealth

• From citizenship to nobility

Who seized control of Athens after Solon's reforms were undermined?

• Peisistratus

• Hippias

• Cleisthenes

• Vysagoras

What was Cleisthenes' primary goal after returning from exile?

• To expand Athenian territory

• To reform the political system

• To become the king of Athens

• To establish a new religion

What was the purpose of the policy of ostracism introduced by Cleisthenes?

• To exile foreign invaders

• To remove unpopular or dangerous citizens

• To punish criminals

• To reward loyal citizens

How did Cleisthenes ensure that no single aristocratic family could dominate Athenian politics?

• By creating new tribes that spanned different regions

• By banning all aristocratic families from politics

• By increasing military power

• By forming alliances with other city-states

What was a key difference between the Athenian and Spartan political systems?

• Both had similar democratic systems

• Athens had an oligarchy, Sparta had a democracy

• Athens had a democracy, Sparta had an oligarchy

• Athens had a monarchy, Sparta had a democracy

What was a major concern of other city-states regarding Athenian democracy?

• It would spread to other regions

• It would lead to economic collapse

• It would result in military defeat

• It would cause internal chaos

What was the outcome of Athens' democratic experiment compared to Sparta's system?

• Athens fell into chaos, while Sparta thrived

• Both Athens and Sparta thrived equally

• Athens flourished, while Sparta stagnated

• Athens stagnated, while Sparta flourished