Western Classical Civilizations

The ruling power is in the hands of one person who has seized control through force?

• monarchy

• aristocracy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

Why was it hard for the Greek city-states to unite?

• They all wanted power

• they were separated by mountains and seas

• Darius kept beating them in battle

• Plato advised against it

Ruling power is in the hands of the landholding elite?

• monarchy

• aristocracy

• oligarchy

• democracy

Western "Father of History"

• Alexander

• Herodotus

• Plato

• Socrates

Power is held by the people and their elected representatives

• federation

• socialism

• Republic

• autocracy

government in Athens believed in ...

• discouraging individual needs

• military always on top

• participation in government before individual needs

• religious training for all citizens

How did the mountains and seas effect Greek civilization?

• lack of trade options

• constantly losing battles against Persia

• distinct art/architecture

• the creation of separate, independent city-states

In which government are the wealthy in charge?

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• monarchy

• aristocracy

What is this structure?

• Indian Taj Mahal

• Roman colosseum

• Greek Parthenon

• Chinese Great Wall

Which society is the birthplace of democracy?

• Persian Empire

• Athens

• Mycenae

• USA