Athenian Democracy and Ancient Greek Government

The video explores the development of government in ancient Greece and Rome, focusing on the city-states, particularly Athens. It discusses various political systems like monarchy, aristocracy, oligarchy, and tyranny, and highlights the evolution of democracy in Athens, noting its limitations and the exclusion of women, children, and slaves from political participation.

What was a significant factor in the development of city-states in ancient Greece?

• Natural barriers and geography

• Trade with neighboring countries

• The influence of Roman culture

• The invention of democracy

What was the primary function of the acropolis in ancient Greek city-states?

• A place for religious ceremonies

• A marketplace for trade

• A fortified hilltop for political discussions

• A residential area for the elite

Which form of government in ancient Greece was characterized by rule by a single hereditary leader?

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

What was the role of the aristocracy in ancient Greek government?

• To lead military conquests

• To represent the common people

• To work closely with the monarchy as a privileged group

• To rule as a single monarch

What distinguished an oligarchy from an aristocracy in ancient Greece?

• Aristocracy was a form of democracy

• Oligarchy was based on wealth and education, not heredity

• Oligarchy was hereditary, aristocracy was not

• Oligarchy involved rule by a single individual

How did a tyrant in ancient Greece typically gain support?

• By appealing to the ordinary people

• By being elected by the aristocracy

• Through military conquest

• By inheriting the position

What was a key feature of Athenian democracy?

• Direct participation by citizens

• Representation by elected officials

• Rule by a single monarch

• Control by a small group of wealthy individuals

Who were the patricians and plebeians in ancient Athens?

• Foreign invaders

• Social classes involved in power struggles

• Religious leaders

• Two rival city-states

What was a limitation of Athenian democracy?

• Only women could vote

• All residents could participate

• Only free adult males were considered citizens

• Slaves had the right to vote

Which group was excluded from political participation in ancient Athens?

• Foreign merchants

• Wealthy landowners

• Women, children, and slaves

• Free adult males