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Greek Government: Monarch, Oligarchy, Tyranny, & Democracy
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn which type of government does the power rest with the people?DemocracyMonarchyOligarchyTyranny
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA(n) ____ is a single ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor, who holds all the power in a country or empire.monarchcitizentyrantoligarch
- 3. Multiple Choice
A(n) ____ is one made up of several wealthy people who rule a country or empire together, sharing the power.
assembly
oligarch
citizen
tyrnat
- 4. Multiple Choice
"Rule by majority" refers to this type of government: ____
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
- 5. Multiple Choice
"Rule by the few" refers to this type of government: ____
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDemocracy where citizens elect others to serve in government.Direct DemocracyRepresentative DemocracyAutocratic DemocracyTheocratic Democracy
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich government has one person in charge who rules by force and with total authority?monarchyoligarchytyrannydemocracy
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich government has its power passed down through a royal family line?monarchyoligarchytyrannydemocracy
- 9. Multiple ChoiceEvery citizen votes on all important decisions.Direct DemocracyIndirect DemocracyMonarchyAristocracy
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIn which type of government does an individual take power with the support of the middle class?DemocracyMonarchyOligarchyTyranny
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow were laws developed in a monarchy?The Assembly voted on them.The king made them.The aristocrats made them.There were no laws in a monarchy
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMost people had very little say. Only a few had power.
What type of government is this?MonarchyOligarchyTyrannyDemocracy - 13. Multiple ChoiceDemocracy where citizens participate and vote on laws themselves.Direct DemocracyRepresentative DemocracyAnarchyAutocratic Democracy
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who of the following would be considered a citizen of ancient Greece?
free male, at least 18-21, served in the military, born in the city-state
free male or female, at least 18-21, served on the council, and born in the city-state
any male born in the city-state who also served in the military
free males and foreign born men who owned property and paid taxes
- 15. Multiple ChoiceOligarchs were thrown out of power by a partnership betweensailors and fishersforeign powers and kingsarmy leaders and poor peoplemerchants and skilled artisans
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho would have most likely said these words? "I was in the army when people started complaining that members of the government were getting richer and passing laws that made everyone else poorer. So I stepped forward, and with their help, I became leader."a kinga citizenan aristocrata tyrant
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe fact that people could be swayed in their decision-making by a strong speaker is a disadvantage of a:monarchyoligarchytyrannydemocracy
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?they inherited from a relativethey were elected by the peoplethey paid merchants for supportthey used soldiers to take control
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA(n) _____ is a person who seizes power illegally, usually by force.MonarchAssemblyTyrantAristocrat
- 20. Multiple Choice
True or False: All tyrants became dictators who ruled cruelly over the people that were supposed to serve.
True: Once in power, all tyrants were corrupted and forgot about helping the middle and lower class people
False: Not all tyrants became heartless dictators; some worked hard to restore rights and privileges to the poor and working class people of Greece
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