social studies 2201,ch.7

Q. 

Which form of government is ruled by more than one person?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• dictatorship

In which form of government does someone take over illegally and through the use of force?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Representative Democracy

In which form of Government do people elect people to represent them?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Government

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

Cypselus engineered the overthrow of Bacchiad rule, using force, with popular support and a favourable oracle from Delphi. Which form of government would this be?

• Tyranny

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

All adult male citizens voted for or against suggested laws in the assembly. Which form of government would this be?

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

The political system of the Mycenaeans had one hereditary king. What form of government would this be?

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

Which form of Government began to form in Athens because of the actions of Draco, in 621 B.C?

• Dictatorship

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

Which of the following was the birthplace of democracy?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Crete

Which of the following people would be allowed to vote in Athens?

• A 40 year old mother of 4

• A 30 year old man who had moved from Sparta when he was young

• A 25 year old slave

• A 22 year old man

Answer explanation

Citizenship implies rights and protections under the law. One of the rights is voting. Athens in the 4th century BCE had a population of 250 000 people. However, only adult males who were born in Athens of Athenian parents could vote, approximately 30 000 people. These citizens met once a month to vote on important matters facing the city. On average 6 000 citizens gathered to vote directly on laws and policy.

How were the member of the Council of 500 chosen?

• Election

• By lottery (at random)