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WorksheetsThe Beginnings of Democracy
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Main Idea: Mark the main Idea
Democracy began in Greece.
Oligarchies led to democracy.
Democracy is a form of government
Main Idea: Mark the statement that is too broad
Democracy began in Greece.
Oligarchies led to democracy.
Democracy is a form of Government.
Main Idea: Mark the statement that is too narrow
Democracy began in Greece.
Oligarchies led to democracy.
Democracy is a form of government.
Subject Matter: This passage is mainly about
the beginnings of democracy.
all forms of government.
Greek life.
oligarchies.
Supporting Details: People supported tyrants because
they were tired of being ruled by a king.
tyrants promised democratic rule.
tyrants made promises of reform.
women could now vote.
Conclusion: Which statement best summarizes the ideas in the passage ?
Democracy began in Europe.
Democracy caught on quickly everywhere.
Early Greek democracy was for all people.
The true ideal of democracy was begun but not achieved in ancient Greece.
Clarifying Devices: The order of ancient Greek governments is indicated by
a timeline.
the numerals 1, 2, 3, and 4.
the words first, next, then, and finally.
a bulleted list.
Vocabulary in Context: The word ideal in this passage means
expensive.
perfect.
unusual.
a thought.
