Flashcard Review - Ancient Greek Government

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Which of the following best explains the impact of the mountains on ancient Greece? The mountains in Greece allowed the ancient people there to establish similar cultures and governments. Because of the mountains, the Greeks could easily unite to defend itself from other invading civilizations. Very different cultures and government styles developed within the Greek civilization because city-states were separated by mountains.

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Very different cultures and government styles developed within the Greek civilization because city-states were separated by mountains.

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This was the only government style used in ancient Greece ruled by a king

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A Monarchy

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Which of the following best explains an oligarchy? A government ruled by elected leaders who make all decisions. A government run by one leader who has no right to rule. A government ruled by a small group of wealthy men. A government where a leader is supported by the poor.

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A government ruled by a small group of wealthy men.

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Which best explains how a tyrant gains power?

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Through the support of the poorer classes and use of force.

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Which of the following best describes the democracy of Ancient Athens? Options: Men and women voted for leaders. People voted on representatives to make decisions for them. Only the wealthy could vote.

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Every citizen was able to vote on every issue and law.

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Who could be a citizen in Ancient Athens?

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Only men who were free and born in Athens.

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Which of the following is probably the most important idea the government of the United States today has taken from Ancient Greek democracy? A small group of rulers should control the government. Only wealthy men should be in charge of government. Only men should be able to vote. Citizens should have power in the government through voting.

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Citizens should have power in the government through voting.

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How does a representative (indirect) democracy differ from the democracy of Ancient Greece?

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citizens vote for representatives to make decisions for them.

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A person who seizes power with no legal right to rule, usually by force.

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Tyrant

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A member of a wealthy group who rule together, sharing power

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Oligarch