Ancient Greece

Which of the following is a  government where a few wealthy people rule?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Communism

What is a person who seizes power in an illegal way called?

• King
• Savage
• Tyrant
• Aristocrat

What was the large open area in Greek city-states called? It served as a meeting place, market, & place to discuss politics.

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Democracy

• Mall

How does Athenian democracy differ from our democracy?

• In Athens citizens directly voted to make decisions and we elect representatives.

• Athens had less people on a jury than we have today.

• Athens didn’t allow foreigners to vote or make decisions.

• Women had more rights in Athenian democracy.

What about Greek physical geography led to less communication b/t areas and the rise of city-states?

• They did not have telephones

• the Mountains and water between islands

• communication was easy

• most people had horses

Who was NOT a Greek philosopher?

• Pythagoras
• Aristotle
• Socrates
• Plato

Which term describes the blending of Greek culture with Persian, Indian, & Egyptian influences?

• Classical

• Arabesque

• Hellenistic

• Hellenic

How is the influence of ancient Greece seen in today's world?

• the clothes that they wore
• buildings and architecture
• everybody walks everywhere
• communities are isolated

Who was the famous ancient Greek poet who the Iliad is attributed to?

• Homer

• Athena

• Sandburg

• Pericles

What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?  

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Theocracy