WorksheetsAbout ancient Greek Democrasy
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What of the following is democracy
government by the people.
form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons
arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power
a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch.
What of the following is monarchy
government by the people.
form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons
arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power
a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch.
What of the following is oligarchy
government by the people.
form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons
arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power
a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch.
What of the following is tyranny
government by the people.
form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons
arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power
a state or nation in which the supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in a monarch.
How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?
they played rock, paper, scissors.
they were elected by the people
they inherited it from a relative
they used soldiers to take control
Which word in English comes from the Greek word meaning 'few'?
tyrant
democracy
monarch
oligarch
What kinds of laws did oligarchs pass?
laws that favored the rich
laws that meant nothing
laws that helped the poor
laws that were fair to all
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
the law of the land
family tradition
military force
being right, always
Why were some tyrants well liked?
They offered candy to awesome students
They passed the throne to their sons
They gave all men a voice in government
They made laws that improved people's lives.
How was democracy in Athens different from other forms of government?
Slaves were equal to free men.
All citizens shared ruling power.
People might vote unwisely.
Merchants made all the laws.
In times of war, the king, in case to gather money to raise and supply an army, aimed to
farmers
aristocrats
slaves
oligarchs
Which Greek city-state started the first democracy?
Sparta
Argos
Athens
Corinth
Who was considered to be the citizens of Ancient Greece?
Slaves
Foreigners
Females
None of all
A high point in the city used for defense against enemies and a place to worship.
Tholos
Acropolis
Agora
Pnyx
Power in the hands of a few wealthy citizens.
Monarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Power in the hands of a hereditary figure.
Monarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Sole ruler who took power by force instead of by inheritance.
Monarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Power in the hands of the people.
Monarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
In a direct democracy who votes on laws?
citizens
kids
the president
an elected representative
What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens?
Communism
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
The two types of democracy are...
Direct and Autocracy
Direct and Representative
Representative and Junta
Autocracy and Monarchy
Which of the following is not an element of democracy?
Everyone has to follow the same laws
Citizens give the government permission to operate
Citizen vote to elect representatives
The government can take away individual rights
In ancient Greece , the word tyrant referred to a leader who
took over the government
would make his people laugh
lost the support of the people
Early forms of democracy started in
greece
italy
england
spain
What does the word "Democracy" mean?
rule by the government
rule by the many
rule by the people
rule by the wealthy
