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WorksheetsAncient Greece - Power Words
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 17mins
A few wealthy people that hold power over the larger group of citizens.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Tryant
The word democracy comes from Greek words meaning?
rule of aristocrats.
rule of the people.
rule of a king.
rule of representation.
Which characteristic of the people of ancient Greece may be explained by the geography of the country?
a common language throughout the country
small, independent communities
an ability to farm in desert-like conditions
a common religion throughout the country
Who were considered citizens in the democracy in Athens?
all men and women
all men
all men born in Athens
all men and women born in Athens
Which describes an aristocracy?
the equal voice of all citizens
rule by a royal family
rule by an elected assembly
rule by a few wealthy people
Government that is ruled by the people is a ______________.
philosopher
aristocracy
democracy
agora
Greek word for city-state
Polis
Acropolis
Democracy
Aristocrats
a type of government where people rule themselves
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Rich landowners
Pericles
Citizen
Aristocrats
Minions
a government in which only a few rich landowners have power
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
A person who has the right to participate in government
Tyrant
Monarchy
Citizen
Polis
a leader who holds power by force
Monarch
Oligarch
Aristocrat
Tyrant
Why was the sea so important to the ancient Greeks?
It provided water for their farms.
It restricted cultural diffusion.
They relied on the sea for travel and trade.
They stayed away from the sea as much as they could.
