Influence of Ancient Greece

What does the word 'democracy' mean?

• Rule by the wealthy

• Rule by a king

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the military

What are the two types of democracies?

• Direct/Representative

• Oligarchy/Autocracy

• Autocracy/Direct

• Communism/Socialism

How did Athens change its government system?

• From republic to monarchy

• From oligarchy to direct democracy

• From monarchy to democracy

• From democracy to oligarchy

What is the purpose of a written constitution?

• To describe the history of a country

• To list the names of all citizens

• To determine the structure and powers of government

• To entertain citizens

What was the role of the Assembly in Athens?

• To judge court cases

• To make laws

• To collect taxes

• To oversee daily government operations

What was ostracism in ancient Athens?

• A festival for citizens

• A form of voting to remove powerful individuals

• A type of government position

• A method of electing leaders