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WorksheetsFour Greek Governments
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which form of government comes from the Greek words for "one" and "ruler"?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
Which of the following were reasons that monarchs lost power? Check all that apply.
council members grew wealthy and powerful
weak kings
kings that made bad decisions
bribes going to council members
How is the power passed in a monarchy?
people vote for the next ruler
the council appoints the next ruler
they fight for the power (civil war)
his son inherits the power
Sparta was ruled by a/an __?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
tyranny
The usual title for a monarch is _?
king
oligarch
tyrant
citizen
Which form of government means " a few rulers?"
monarchy
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
A person in charge in a group "ruled by few" people is a __
king
oligarch
tyrant
citizen
Which form of government passed laws to make the rich richer?
monarchy
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
Which type of government comes from a word that means "absolute ruler?"
monarchy
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
The leader in a form of government where one person takes the power is a __.
king
oligarch
tyrant
citizen
Which of the following was NOT one of the good things tyrants did for the people?
promised the people more rights
lowered taxes
used the army to protect the people
used their time to hunt and go to parties
Which form of government comes from the words for "people" and "power"?
monarchy
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
In which city-state did democracy develop?
Sparta
Athens
Mycenae
Crete
In which type of government could every citizen propose new laws, vote on laws, and was part of a jury
direct democracy
oligarchy
representative democracy
tyranny
The United States is a ___.
direct democracy
representative democracy
Select the answer that best describes your level of understanding on the topic of Greek governments.
I've got this! I know all of the governments.
I still need some slices of the cake but I know most of them.
I know one or two of the governments but I still need a lot of slices.
Greeks had governments? MIND BLOWN! I'm reviewing the lesson on Greek governments for those absent.
