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Ancient Greek Government

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ruling Power is in the hands of one ruler, like a king or queen.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Tyranny

2.

Ruling power is in the hands of a few wealthy landowners.

a)

Tyranny

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

3.

In these government systems, the "people" had no power over laws.

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Tyranny

4.

Citizens have a say in laws and decide who leads in this government system.

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Tyranny

5.

Ruling power is decided by who is able to overthrow the previous ruler.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Tyranny

6.

Working class people did all the work for the upperclass in this government system.

a)

Democracy

b)

Tyranny

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Monarchy

7.

Ruling power is passed down from one generation to another in this government system.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Tyranny

d)

Oligarchy

8.

A person who overthrew the previous ruler to become ruler is called...

a)

Tyrant

b)

President

c)

Governor

d)

Emporer

9.

This government system is VERY similar to the government system in the United States

a)

Monarchy

b)

Tyranny

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Democracy

10.

Who from this list could be considered a "citizen"?

a)

A free, educated man born in Athens.

b)

A free woman born in Athens.

c)

A slave in Athens

d)

A free, educated man from another city-state.