Chapter 26: The Rise of Democracy

How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?

• Different languages made communication difficult.

• Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart.

• Colonies were started by groups from different countries.

• Different kings made different rules about how to govern.

What idea that is important today came from ancient Athens?

• Nobody should be a slave.

• People should rule themselves.

• Men and women should be equal.

• Leaders should be both wise and good.

Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?

• tyranny

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today?

• Citizens voted directly on all issues.

• Citizens gave their leaders total power.

• Citizens elected representatives to make laws.

• Citizens listened to the ideas of powerful speakers.

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• They inherited from a relative.

• They were elected by the people.

• They paid merchants for support.

• They used soldiers to take control.

How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?

• People might vote unwisely.

• Merchants made all the laws.

• Slaves were equal to free men.

• All citizens shared ruling power.

Who belonged to the councils of aristocrats?

• rich men who had land from their families

• merchants who became wealthy from trade

• soldiers who were famous for their courage

• popular leaders who won support from the poor

Why were some tyrants well liked?

• They united the city-states.

• They passed the throne to their sons.

• They gave all men a voice in government.

• They made laws that improved people's lives.

What happened to the king’s advisers after the king lost power?

• They were forced to be slaves.

• They sailed away to start colonies.

• They became the new ruling group.

• They asked the people to elect them to office.

In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?

• military force

• family tradition

• the law of the land

• foreign partnerships