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WorksheetsAncient Greece Government Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
How did a monarchy work in ancient Greece?
The people had the power to make all the decisions.
The government was led by a group of elected officials.
A council of elders made all the decisions.
A single ruler, known as a king, held all the power.
Who held the most power in a monarchy?
Prime Minister
King
President
Military General
How did an oligarchy work in ancient Greece?
Power was in the hands of a small group of people, usually the wealthy.
Power was in the hands of the religious leaders
Power was in the hands of the military leaders
Power was in the hands of the common people
How were leaders chosen in a democracy?
By holding elections and allowing citizens to vote
By choosing the most educated individuals
From a small group of wealthy and powerful individuals
By selecting the youngest members of society
How did a tyranny work in ancient Greece?
A council of elders made all the decisions
A president was elected.
Power was shared equally among all citizens
A dictator held all the power.
How did tyrants come to power?
Through inheritance from previous rulers
By winning a lottery
By being appointed by a council of elders
By gaining support from the poor lower class or by violent military attacks.
How did a democracy work in ancient Greece?
A system of government where citizens directly had a say in decision-making through voting.
A system of government where only the wealthy aristocrats have a say in decision-making
A system of government where a single ruler has all the power
A system of government where decisions are made by a council of elders
Who was the ruler in a monarchy?
King or Queen
President
Emperor
Prime Minister
What type of government had a small group of people in power?
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
Who were the leaders in an oligarchy?
A small group of wealthy and powerful individuals
A large group of poor and powerless individuals
A single ruler with all the power
A group pf elected representatives
How did tyrants maintain power?
By giving equal rights to all citizens
Through peaceful negotiations and compromise
By allowing fair elections
Through the use of illegal force
What type of government allowed all citizens to participate in decision making?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Direct democracy
Dictatorship
What was the main characteristic of a monarchy?
Single ruler holds all the power
Power is shared among multiple rulers
The ruler is elected by the people
The ruler has no control over the people
What was the main characteristic of a democracy?
Rule by the animals
Rule by the people
Rule by the trees
Rule by the aliens
What were the city-states in Ancient Greece?
Cities that had their own form of governments, leaders, and laws.
Cities that were united by one king who ruled them all.
Cities that were allowed to elect a representative to send to Sparta to make laws.
Cities that didn’t have a common language or religion.
What causes the city-states of Greece to develop isolated from one another?
No common language
Mountains and seas
Different religions
Deserts and jungles
How did ruler come to power in a monarchy?
People elected the leader by voting.
The military kicked out the old leader and gave power to the dictator.
The wealthiest individuals were selected to rule.
The oldest child, usually a son, inherited power from the king or queen.
What is another name for the tyrant in Ancient Greece?
King
Oligarch
Dictator
Assembly
