Ancient Greece Flashcard

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At what age did children in Sparta begin training to defend their city? (Options: 5, 7, 11)

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7

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Which group of people could debate laws and vote to make decisions in Athens? Options: outsiders, slaves, citizens

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citizens

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What was the primary form of government in Athens?

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Democracy

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Select the best description for Athens' fourth and main government type, which was a Democracy: Rule by the people themselves, with the free male citizens voting on all decisions, Rule by hereditary rulers/kings called "monarchs", Rule by someone who gains control by force

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Rule by the people themselves, with the free male citizens voting on all decisions

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Why did Greek city-states have different forms of government?

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Mountains separated people.

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Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first? Options: oligarchy, monarchy, democracy

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monarchy

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Which of the following places was ruled by an oligarchy?
Athens,
Persia,
Sparta

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Sparta

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What is a form of government in which all citizens get a vote?

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Democracy

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What is a government where only a few, very wealthy people rule?

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Oligarchy

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This ancient Greek leader held power through the use of force. He was known as a _________?

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Tyrant